Supervisors will seek EMS call data before deciding on membership subsidies

Apr 17, 2025

Watson Township discussed buying reduced-rate Jersey Shore EMS memberships for permanent residents but made no commitment. Supervisor Richard Macklem said he will request the number of EMS calls in the township over the last two years to inform the decision.

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The Board discussed supporting Jersey Shore EMS by purchasing memberships for permanent Watson Township residents if EMS would offer a reduced rate. No subsidy was approved at the April 17 meeting; instead, Supervisor Richard Macklem agreed to contact Jersey Shore EMS to request call-volume data for the township over the prior two years to inform the Board's deliberation.

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