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Council authorizes up to $60,000 from Fire Department capital account to explore temporary firefighter housing
Summary
Council authorized use of up to $60,000 from the Fire Department capital account to let town officials explore temporary housing options for full‑time firefighters; motion passed unanimously.
During discussion of agenda item 25-11-04, Mr. McLaughlin outlined concerns with current housing available to full‑time firefighters and said the department needs a temporary solution while longer-term options are investigated. Councilor Cookson moved to authorize Mr. McLaughlin and Town Manager McClung to use up to $60,000 from the Fire Department Capital account to explore options; Councilor Roma seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes note that Mr. McLaughlin will investigate grant possibilities and that multiple temporary housing options were discussed; the record does not specify which options will be pursued or any procurement steps following the authorization.
