Wilton board accepts grant for firefighting equipment. ... WILTON — The Select Board voted Monday at a special meeting to accept a $9,184.20 grant from the Leary Firefighters Foundation to buy a ...

The town had a population of 3,800 in 1890, and a fire department that had a double-tank chemical engine, a hook and ladder truck, three hose reels and 1,000 feet of 2.5-inch hose.

JAY — The Select Board accepted a state matching grant Monday for firefighter equipment and approved more work on Engine 3, which is being refurbished at Greenwood Emergency Vehicles in Brunswick.

The Penn Forest Township Fire Department, burdened with aging equipment and mounting expenses, wants the public to decide whether to pay a tax to help finance the firefighters. Assistant Fire Chief… ...