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Lynn Township approves donations to fire companies, rescue squad and community groups
Summary
The board amended and approved a package of donations — $8,000 to each fire company, plus $3,000 to the Northwestern Rescue Squad, $5,000 to the Northwestern Recreation Commission, and $500 to Night in the Country — and asked fire companies to submit prioritized needs.
At the July 11 meeting the Lynn Township Board of Supervisors approved a modified motion allocating township donations to local emergency and community organizations.
Supervisor Frederick Najarian initially proposed splitting $15,000 between the two local fire companies. The motion was amended by Ronald Jerdon to increase each fire company allocation to $8,000 and was then seconded by Chairman Brian C. Dietrich with additional allocations: $3,000 to the Northwestern Rescue Squad, $5,000 to the Northwestern Recreation Commission and $500 to the Night in the Country event. The amended motion carried unanimously.
NTFC Chief Gary Kuntz reported the company has responded to 113 emergency calls year-to-date, completed certifications for members and improved its ISO rating from 6 to 5/5Y; LPFC Assistant Chief Tim VanBlargan reported 45 emergency calls for the year and upcoming training and fundraising activities. The board asked the fire companies to prepare lists of items or projects where township support would be most helpful.
Context and budget: The township provided a multi-account financial summary for July 2024, listing a General Fund balance of $38,239.79 and several restricted and reserve accounts with combined totals stated in the meeting minutes. The minutes record income and expense lines but do not tie the donation amounts to specific line items in the minutes text.
Next steps: Fire companies are to provide prioritized lists of needs to the township; the township treasurer will process the approved donations under board direction.
