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03/09/2008

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FIRE HELP: The Industry Fire Rescue Department was able to purchase over $80,000 worth of equipment and turnout gear over the past two years using federal Assistance to Firefighters grants from the Department of Homeland Security. The items were on display during Saturday's town meeting, and resident Ronald Wing was among those taking a closer look. He is holding the department's new hydraulic rescue tool.

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After just over an hour, all articles were passed and about $397,000 was raised for municipal spending. That is about $25,500 more than 2007.

There were no comments on requests to increase the three selectmen's salaries by $1,500 apiece -- the first raise in 12 years. Nor was there discussion on the request to increase the pay for both the treasurer and town clerk positions from $3,500 to $5,000.

On the $20,000 increase in the $60,000 winter roads account, First Selectman Lee Ireland said the account has gone over budget and the increase is requested to avoid having the department run in the red again next winter. If the money is not all used, Ireland said it will be brought forward at the end of the year so it would be available for 2009.

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