Northfield EMS budget advances to Town Meeting
Northfield EMS finalized its fiscal 2027 budget for Town Meeting. Chair Maithew Wolkenbreit reported positive feedback from Finance Committees in Northfield and Bernardston with no significant concerns. The budget incorporates $90,000 from retained earnings to reduce member-town assessments. The
EMS Advisory Committee · Meeting of March 18, 2026
Northfield EMS finalized its fiscal 2027 budget for Town Meeting. Chair Maithew Wolkenbreit reported positive feedback from Finance Committees in Northfield and Bernardston with no significant concerns. The budget incorporates $90,000 from retained earnings to reduce member-town assessments.
The committee discussed financing options for a new response vehicle using state borrowing and reserves. The committee rejected a staffing proposal by Northfield Select Board member Sarah Kerns to switch from 24/7 coverage to per-call service, citing the Inter-Municipal Agreement's continuous-service requirement.
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Source: the EMS Advisory Committee meeting of March 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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