Reminder: Avon Fire Truck Purchases To Be Decided At Town Meeting

AVON, CT — Voters have a little work to do at a special town meeting tonight as they will decide whether the town will purchase two brand new firefighting vehicles for the Avon Volunteer Fire Department.

The town meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. at Avon High School, 510 West Avon Road, in the auditorium.

This morning, town officials posted reminders to residents to attend and make their decision.

In two separate questions, voters are being asked to bond $1.259 million for a new pumper tanker truck and $2.172 million for a new ladder truck.

The existing models currently being utilized by the AVFD are in excess of 20 years old and proponents say it is better to replace now than undertake expensive repairs and renovations for the older models.

The tax impact because of the proposal varies depending on what each taxpayer pays, but the amount is expected to be measured in the tens of dollars annually.

For those who cannot attend the meeting in person, it will also be livestreamed via the internet.

The livestream may be accessed by web at the following link https://meet.goto.com/24755478... or by phone by dialing 1-866-899-4679 and entering access code 247-554-781.

It should be noted, however, electors of the town and qualified voters wishing to provide public comment or vote on the resolutions must attend the meeting in-person at the high school.

There will be no opportunity for the virtual audience to provide public comment or vote on the resolutions.

For question-and-answer list regarding the purchases, click on this link.

For a detailed tax impact analysis for taxpayers on the proposal, click on this link.

For more information on the Jan. 24 Avon Special Town Meeting, click on this link.