Engine One has had acceleration problems among other issues for nearly three years.
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Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls chief suggests truck replacements
LIVERMORE FALLS — Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV has proposed replacing three trucks to give his department better equipment to meet the town’s needs. He told selectmen at their meeting Tuesday that it’s an appropriate time for the discussion, given that residents voted in June to explore building a new station in East Livermore and […]
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Property issues and permitting discussed in Wilton
WILTON — Code Enforcement Officer Charles Lavin told selectpersons Tuesday night that a property owner on Thompson Street had received a 30-day notice to clean up the property. The action was taken after someone nearby reported seeing rats, he said. “I am just informing the selectboard that I sent the notice,” Lavin said. If cleanup […]
Posted inFranklin
Farmington firetruck gets checkup
Farmington firefighters Corey Mills, left, and Stan Wilcox check the Fire Rescue Department’s Tower 3 truck at the fire station Wednesday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Farmington firefighters Corey Mills, left, and Stan Wilcox check the Fire Rescue Department’s Tower 3 truck at the fire station Wednesday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Firefighters Corey Mills, left, and […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
A fire truck for all seasons
An old firetruck marked Durham Fire Department Tank No. 1 sits in the snow in front of Barnyard All Terrain Park on Boothby Road in Livermore on Wednesday. Park operator David Lovewell owns it but said the International Fleetstar is just for show – it does not compete in mud runs at the park. “Some […]
Posted inFranklin
Selectmen vote to repair Livermore Falls firetruck
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Tuesday voted unanimously to repair the Fire Department’s 1988 ladder truck instead of entering into a rental agreement with Jay. Jay selectpersons had voted 3-1 at their Oct. 23 meeting to offer to share their Fire Rescue Department’s E-One ladder truck with Livermore Falls for $6,330 for six months. At Tuesday’s […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Livermore Falls may share fire truck with Jay
LIVERMORE FALLS — Serious mechanical problems with the Fire Department’s 1988 ladder truck are causing town officials to look at all of the options, including sharing the Jay Fire Department ladder truck. At Tuesday’s selectmen meeting, Livermore Falls Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV said one of the hydraulic rams on the ladder blew a seal […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Dixfield Annual Market boosts economy, promotes community
DIXFIELD — The sun was shining and the breeze carried the scent of various edible indulgences during Dixfield’s 39th annual Outdoor Market on Sunday. Approximately 40 vendors lined Main Street, selling homemade goods and creations, while local residents took advantage of the increased foot traffic to hold yard sales. The event kicked off at 9 a.m […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Jay agrees to allow RSU 73 to use town fueling facility
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-1 Monday to enter into a five-year agreement with Regional School Unit 73 to allow the district to use the town’s fueling facility at the Public Works garage. Selectperson Judy Diaz opposed the measure while Selectpersons Keith Cornelio, Tim DeMillo, Tom Goding and Chairman Terry Bergeron approved it. According to the […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
Jay to consider firetruck frame repair
JAY — Selectpersons will consider three options to repair frame corrosion on the 2006 Engine 3 firetruck when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Town Office. Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker gave the board a heads-up on the problem last fall. The frame has “severe corrosion,” according to Booker and Town Manager Shiloh […]