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August 25, 2022
Charlotte seeks bid for fire, rescue
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Transition could take year COREY MCDONALD STAFF WRITER
Charlotte has gone out to bid for a consultant to help the town transition to a municipally owned fire and rescue department, a prospect that the nonprofit Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue appears to support. The town this week advertised a request for proposals “to assist with transitioning fire and rescue services currently provided by Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, Inc. (“CVFRS”) to a municipal department reporting to the selectboard.” Bids are due by Sept. 12. “We’re looking for someone who is familiar with the industry, who is familiar with what it takes to run a service and someone who will have the capacity to interface with CVFRS,” selectboard member Matt Krasnow said. “I think the biggest lift they’re going to have to do is to learn about CVFRS’ current operations as the town intends to maintain or improve the level of service.” The selectboard said it intends to select a consultant in late September — specifically at its Sept. 26 meeting. The contract would start immediately and would take between six to 12 months at a cost not to exceed $30,000. Town officials and selectboard members had been mulling the idea of a municipal department for several months, largely behind closed doors in executive session. Charlotte fire and rescue has provided emergency response service for Charlotte since 1950. It operates as a nonprofit orgaSee CHARLOTTE on page 3
PHOTOS BY AL FREY
The Champlain Valley Union High School fall sports season is underway. From top, two soccer players practice ball handling skills, Claire Marcoe stick handles around the cones during field hockey practice last Friday as footballers practice their tackling skills.