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Maurice River committee discusses federal funding option for Fire District #4 truck
Summary
Committee members discussed supporting Fire District #4 in seeking USDA Congressional Direct Spending to replace a nearly 30-year-old fire truck; Mayor Ken Whildin said he and the district's chief met with Congressman VanDrew’s office but cautioned there is 'no guarantee.'
Mayor Ken Whildin said on Jan. 12 that Fire District #4 has a pumper that is approaching 30 years of service and could qualify for federal replacement funding. Whildin said he met with Congressman Jeff VanDrew’s office along with Chief Welch to explore the possibility of a USDA Congressional Direct Spending allocation but emphasized it would be a possibility, not a certainty.
The discussion focused on whether the Township Committee should adopt a resolution supporting the district’s application; Whildin framed the resolution as a way to signal local support while acknowledging federal approval is not assured. The committee did not take a recorded vote on a resolution during the Jan. 12 meeting.
The proposal, if pursued, would depend on federal earmarks or congressional discretionary spending. Whildin and committee members agreed the Township could convey support to the district and to VanDrew’s office as the district continues outreach.
Next steps: committee members said they would monitor any formal application from Fire District #4 and coordinate with the district and Congressman VanDrew’s office if the district requests a local resolution of support.
