Fire apparatus referendum for two trucks
Town of WethersfieldConnecticut- Detected
- Oct 23, 2026
- 15 days ago
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- Equipment
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From the meeting
The Town Council passed a resolution to appropriate $4 million for replacement of two fire apparatus for the Wethersfield Fire Department, subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026 referendum. The funding may cover equipment, engineering and professional fees, materials, furnishings, purchase costs, legal fees, financing costs, and temporary borrowing interest. The project would replace Truck 32, a 1997 aerial tower with a 100-foot ladder, and Rescue 23, a 2000 heavy duty rescue truck.
Decision state: referendum approved for submission to voters; funding was not yet authorized.
- Meeting date
- October 23, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Wethersfield
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