As readers are no doubt aware, the issue over the location for a new fire station has recently attracted considerable attention. After almost 12 years of extensive study by Trustees past and present, professional research studies, and considerable public input, the current Trustees have determined the community's best interests are served by constructing a new fire station on South Main Street, where the Village Service Center is currently located.
Concerns over the proposed move and a few individuals irresponsible use of social media have made our task more difficult. Up until recently the Trustees had not reached consensus on the appropriate Township location and were involved in sensitive discussions over alternative land locations, open discussion of which could have compromised bargaining positions and resulted in a bigger price tag for the taxpayers. This enabled rumors, innuendos and gross distortions to go unchallenged.