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Firefighter hiring pipeline begins
Council authorized a federal grant application for five firefighters — 75% reimbursed for two years, then 35%, with the borough picking up the full cost by year four. Council Member Dugan warned the tax impact must go through Finance before any hiring.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 10, 2026
HighPublic Safety
Fire hydrant inspection easements
Some fire hydrants sit on private property — at the Hospital, ACME, and HOA streets — so the Borough will negotiate easements to keep inspecting them for fire emergencies.
1 mentionLast discussed Jul 14, 2026