Fire and EMS regionalization study
Town of OakhamMassachusetts- Detected
- Oct 13, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
Fire Chief Tim Howe provided an update on the Municipal Regionalization and Innovation (MRI) feasibility study for regional fire and EMS services. The study focused mainly on Rutland, Oakham, and Barre and found that closer cooperation between Oakham and Rutland could be beneficial. It outlined options from continuing shared services to sharing a Fire Chief, creating a fire district or joint service agreement, or developing a broader regional model.
No immediate regionalization was proposed and more governmental approvals would be needed for implementation.
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Oakham
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