Fire chief corrects prior CIP label; notes class-action suits and PFAS concerns
Aug 31, 2026
Fire Chief Neil McPherson told the committee the prior five-year plan mislabelled a FY28 $90,000 item (should be 'Fire Command Vehicle') and flagged two class-action lawsuits alleging price collusion and PFAS-related health issues; he said impacts on town funds or future pricing are uncertain.
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Neil McPherson, Wayland's Fire Chief, reviewed Fire & EMS capital requests and told the committee the FY28 $90,000 item in the prior five-year capital plan should be described as a "Fire Command Vehicle" rather than "Cardiac and Related Equipment." The committee agreed to correct that description in its records.
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