Athens board approves $1,000 fee for fire responses, 6-1
The Athens Village Board voted 6-1 on Sept. 22 to charge $1,000 per fire call starting Jan. 1, 2026, following a Fire & Police Committee recommendation; Trustee Perkins cast the lone dissent.
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The Athens Village Board voted Sept. 22 to approve a policy charging $1,000 for each fire response, effective Jan. 1, 2026, on a 6-1 roll call. Trustee Thurs moved the measure and Trustee Socha seconded; Trustee Perkins voted no.
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