THE MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT, CITY COUNCIL voted to restore one of their firehouses to the annual budget that was approved last night.
Headquarters Station #3 was slated to be shuttered leaving the city with only four under-manned engine companies and one ladder truck. In last-minute negotiations, the IAFF Local 1148 agreed to give-back one hour of pay per member each week for 38 weeks in exchange for keeping the station open.
That combined with a large turnout of citizens at the council chambers last night convinced most of the councilmen to approve the proposal to keep it open.
WTNH-TV has this video report on the meeting:
Meriden Fire Dept. WEB PAGE.
Local 1148 WEBSITE.
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