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🌱 Patch AM: Why is Wilmette buying a ladder truck from a New York village?

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Good day Wilmette! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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  • Why is Wilmette buying a ladder truck from a New York village?

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📰 News we're reading

• Village of Medina finds buyer for ladder truck that didn't fit in firehouse (13wham.com) — Wilmette's fire department is set to receive a $2.1 million ladder truck purchased from Medina, New York, after that village discovered the vehicle wouldn't fit in its firehouse. The deal, which includes a broker fee, helps Medina stabilize taxes while giving Wilmette upgraded equipment that could strengthen local fire protection once the truck is placed into service.
   

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