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South Shore approves MOU for ambulance protection services; local squad disbanded June 1
Summary
The town recorded that its local ambulance service disbanded June 1, 2023, and approved a memorandum of understanding for ambulance protection services (annual cost $750 for five years, prorated this year) and noted an existing contract with Watertown for ambulance coverage.
Board members told residents that South Shore’s ambulance service disbanded effective June 1, 2023, and the town entered a contract with Watertown to provide ambulance coverage. At the June 13 meeting the board approved a separate memorandum of understanding for ambulance protection services at an annual cost of $750 for the next five years; this year's payment will be prorated.
The MOU was approved by motion of President Jamie Dolen, seconded by M. Klatt, and recorded in the minutes as adopted by voice vote. The meeting did not include further details of the MOU language, insurance limits, or operational timelines; the town did not record a separate vote tally beyond "all approve."
