Wednesday, August 8, 2018

WEST MARLBOROUGH: Funding emergency services

At the August West Marlborough Township meeting, Supervisor Hugh Lofting reported on the first meeting of the township's new emergency services funding committee, which comprises himself, Clipper LaMotte (who was elected chairperson), Nancy Truitt, Supervisor Jake Chalfin, and Phoebe Fisher.
The committee discussed its primary objectives: to identify the groups that provide emergency services to township residents; to study the costs of the services; and to consider how the township can best support them.
Supervisor Lofting noted that due to the decrease in volunteers, fire and ambulance services that used to rely on volunteers and contributions have had to start charging customers and paying for personnel. "It's a big deal," he said. "The volunteers just aren't here anymore."
He said the committee will next be meeting with Cuyler Walker, who has spearheaded a similar initiative in East Marlborough that also involves Kennett Township, Kennett borough, Pocopson and Newlin.

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