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Originally Posted by Misty Blue
First, this post is about a fire boat for Gilford. Not who has the biggest "post" on the Forum.
250K sounds like a lot of money and it is. Let's do the math.
Over the 20 to 25 years that this piece of apparatus is going to be in service that comes to about 12K a year. Or about the price of four "Scott Pac" breathing units. Think about how much money we all spend yearly on our boats and it seems like small change.
I have worked with the Gilford FD on calls. Their current boat is not up to the job. Good folks, old boat. New one needed.
Think about the value of the properties on that shore. I think that what they pay in property taxes that they deserve the best fire protection available.
Thanks for your hard work Gilford FD.
Misty Blue
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Excellent post MB! I couldn't agree more! I am certainly glad the town of Gilford cares enough about its shoreline and island home tax payers to ensure we have the proper safety equipment needed.
I would like to point out that this was not all a taxpayer burden. Some islanders and shoreline home owners made personal donations to help with cost.
Dan