I really appreciate the detailed breakdown of the departments and the cost for each. I think people should realize how much we are getting for our tax money, and that maybe we even should be paying more. I’m sure this will not be a popular idea, but I think nearby towns (like Meriden for example) have a higher tax rate. I know there are a lot of senior citizens here (like me) but there are also a lot of high end homes here…
Number of active volunteers is closer to half of the 80 you mentioned if I understood the FD Chief correctly. This number will likely need to be supplemented by some paid firefighters in the coming years.
True. The active number of volunteers is less than the 80 the FD reports. It is possible we’ll need to transition to an all paid FD at some point. But not this coming fiscal year.
I really appreciate the detailed breakdown of the departments and the cost for each. I think people should realize how much we are getting for our tax money, and that maybe we even should be paying more. I’m sure this will not be a popular idea, but I think nearby towns (like Meriden for example) have a higher tax rate. I know there are a lot of senior citizens here (like me) but there are also a lot of high end homes here…
Number of active volunteers is closer to half of the 80 you mentioned if I understood the FD Chief correctly. This number will likely need to be supplemented by some paid firefighters in the coming years.
True. The active number of volunteers is less than the 80 the FD reports. It is possible we’ll need to transition to an all paid FD at some point. But not this coming fiscal year.