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The council approved a $260,000 purchase of a demo bucket truck to replace Groton Utilities’ 2007 truck, with the item advancing to the February 2 Mayor and Council meeting on a 5-0-0 vote. The Public Safety/Public Works Committee also recommended three new firefighting positions, contingent on receiving SAFER grant funding.
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Groton Utilities is moving forward with a replacement bucket truck because its current 2007 vehicle is nearing the end of its useful life. The proposed three firefighter positions are not yet approved and depend on grant funding whose award date is unclear. Discussions on an Eversource easement, highway and police budgets, Eastern Point Beach rules and fees, and a commission appointment were also advanced to the February 2 meeting.
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