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Freight House fire secured; council notes firefighter vacancy after recent death
Summary
Council was briefed that the Freight House fire is secured and awaiting insurance direction; council also heard that a full-time firefighter recently died and another left, creating hiring needs for the fire company.
Borough Manager Michael Hart told council there was a fire at the Freight House, that "the building is secure, and we are waiting for the insurance company to give us direction." The report accompanied routine distribution of Western Berks Fire Department's February activity report; council members were invited to contact Mr. Renshaw with questions.
Separately, Council member Denise Stine reported that one of the full-time firefighters had passed away and another firefighter left for Spring Township, creating staffing needs for the fire company. Council recorded the staffing concerns and the need for hiring as an item for the fire company to address; no formal borough hiring action was recorded at the March 13 meeting.
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