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Select Board declines to add SAFER firefighter stabilization funding to warrant after heated debate
Summary
After public pleas from firefighters and a lengthy board debate, a motion to add a warrant article establishing a stabilization fund for SAFER-funded hires failed. Board members differed about pre-funding future obligations versus handling needs when they arise.
Public commenters and union leaders pressed the Select Board on March 23 to create a stabilization fund to sustain eight SAFER-funded firefighter positions after grant support ends. Pat McManus, union president, told the board the matter should go to town meeting and stressed that previous town-floor votes were narrowly decided.
Board members and staff discussed mechanics: how an…
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