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Grange to dissolve; members and board discuss donating funds to fire association
Summary
A local Grange group is dissolving and has proposed donating its funds to the local fire‑department association. Board members said the association would need to accept the donation and the town may need to prepare a town‑meeting article before funds are redirected; a June 28 deadline was mentioned.
Members reported that the local Grange plans to dissolve and suggested directing its funds to the local fire‑department association. Board members noted the association is private and can accept donations, but the association itself would need to decide how to handle funds. Board members also discussed whether the town would need an article on the town‑meeting warrant to accept or reallocate money, and a June 28 deadline for related procedure was mentioned.
Several members supported earmarking a portion of any funds for local fire and rescue needs, noting rescue challenges on ATV trails and side‑by‑side routes. Staff said any town acceptance of funds must be accounted for in the budget and tied to an article for the town meeting.
