Plainville wants to purchase two new fire trucks

  • Source: Newington Town Crier
  • Published: 05/08/2018 01:02 PM

The Plainville Town Council voted Monday to bond $2.1 million for two new fire trucks after receiving wide support at a public hearing. The money will be used to replace two aging vehicles including a 30 year old pumper and 26 year old tower truck. Fire Chief Kevin Toner and several local firefighters attended the meeting and previously spoke to the necessity of replacing the trucks. “The pumper is at the end of its 30 plus year life span and needs to be replaced,” explained Council Chair Kathy Pugliese. “The tower is approaching the end of its useful life. The best way to finance them is to issue bonds; go out to borrow money. A public vote will be held in June on this issue.” Pugliese later noted that should the public vote fail, the council has agreed to meet and see that at least the pumper replacement is funded.



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