Cottage Grove board declines to join multi‑municipal fire/EMS consolidation study after heated debate
Trustees voted 4–3 on May 4 to decline participation in a McMahon‑led feasibility study evaluating consolidation of fire and EMS across multiple municipalities. Supporters sought more data; opponents cited a strong local volunteer department, governance and cost concerns.
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Cottage Grove, Wis. — The Village of Cottage Grove voted May 4 not to participate in a regional feasibility study on consolidated fire and EMS services, rejecting a motion to fund the village’s share of the multi‑municipal analysis.
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