On Monday Aug 19 at 7:30 pm the town council will vote on getting rid of your local emergency dispatch. Come s how your support for your lifeline!
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The Fire Departments, Rescue Squads and Police Union of Bridgewater need the help of the citizens they serve. The Bridgewater Town Council and Mayor are looking into closing down your Bridgewater Emergency Dispatch Center.
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The Council and Mayor want to:
· Transfer all dispatch duties to Somerset County in Somerville by Spring 2014.
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· Claim savings to the township from REDUCED services.
However:
· County Freeholders said your county taxes will increase 2% in 2013/2014.
o They are passing the cost onto already over-taxed citizens, YOU!
o Reduced hours/service at Richard Hall Mental Health Center!
· Costs for radios, a new computer system, and licensing fees negate any “savings” for at least two years!
· You WILL see a decline in service and will NOT have that face-to-face interaction!
· You will have to wait OUTSIDE until an officer is available after hours!
· Right now you pay roughly $36.50 per year per average house for quality, professional and dedicated local dispatch service. THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO SAVE!
KEEP OUR 85+ YEAR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN TOWN!
WRITE THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL AND TELL THEM TO
VOTE NO TO CLOSING OUR DISPATCH CENTER!
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