Bridgewater Fire District 3 Asks Voters For Approval Of New Truck

Dear Fellow Residents of Bridgewater Fire District # 3,

The mission of the dedicated volunteers in District #3, Green Knoll, North Branch and Country Hills Fire Companies, is to provide fire protection to all residents, businesses and visitors in our community. To carry out this mission, it is necessary to maintain and sometimes replace our resources.

The 1st responders of Bridgewater Fire District #3 are all volunteer firefighters, firefighter EMTs and EMTs. We are compelled to provide these volunteers with the highest quality and most reliable equipment possible.

Your elected Bridgewater Fire District #3 Fire Commissioners have determined that it is necessary to replace one of our most heavily used and aging fire engines. If approved by you with a majority vote in the upcoming special election, the fire district will enter into the most financially prudent option, a "Lease to Buy" program, for this most vital piece of fire fighting equipment.

We are asking for taxpayer’s approval not to exceed $650,000. When passed, there will be no impact on the fire district budget previously voted on and approved by you.

This recommendation and request for voter approval is fiscally responsible and necessary to fulfill our mission.

We are asking you to vote "Yes" on Nov. 23 at Green Knoll Fire Station #1, 606 North Bridge St., Bridgewater. A "Yes" vote will ensure that we can "Lease to Buy" a new vehicle and continue protecting the residents of Bridgewater Fire District # 3.

I welcome all questions or comments.

Jeffrey Holtz

Bridgewater Fire District # 3

Commissioner/ Election Chairman

Commissioner@Bridgewaterfiredistrict3.com