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Flood-prone firehouse prompts Selectboard to form relocation committee
Summary
South Londonderry Fire Department reported repeated flooding at its station; the Selectboard agreed to form a committee to evaluate new sites, including the town-owned Prouty property, and to resolve ownership and permitting issues before applying for USDA or other grant funding.
Jeff Duda of the South Londonderry Fire Department told the Selectboard the existing firehouse has experienced frequent flooding and that the department needs to move to a new, safer location. The Board agreed to form a committee to study options and the process for relocating the fire station. One site discussed was the Prouty property, which is currently town-owned; legal questions about transferring ownership and eligibility for grant funding will need to be answered before grant applications are submitted.
Board members emphasized that moving the firehouse will be a long-term planning effort requiring site identification, permitting, and funding. The Selectboard will keep the item on future agendas as planning continues and await further information from USDA regarding financing options.
