Howland Fire District Board Considers Building Sale to Town
What happened
The Central Maine Highlands Fire and EMS District No. 1 Board of Directors discussed the future of its fire station during a monthly meeting in Howland, Maine. The board decided to ask the Howland Select Board if the town would consider purchasing the current building when the 27-year lease expires and the existing bond is paid off. If the town agrees, the question could be put to voters in the 2027 municipal elections.
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Why it matters
The facility, which was constructed in 2021 and financed by a $3.4 million bond approved by Howland voters, is currently leased by the fire district. The annual bond payments for the town are approximately $217,000, and the decision affects local public asset management and future municipal debt obligations.
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