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Chilmark voters unanimously approved $11.1 million to build a new fire station and a separate headquarters for Tri-Town Ambulance, reports MV Times.

Efforts have been made for years to provide Chilmark firefighters with a replacement for their cramped, deteriorated, and asbestos-lined station.

The vote paved the way for the ambulance service for Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury, to have a standalone place to call home.

Hattiesburg city officials and first responders gathered at Fire Station #9 to celebrate the new station’s opening, reports WDAM 7.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Today was a good day to cut the hose on Fire Station #9! Fire Station #9 is located at the intersection of Hwy 49 North and Irby Road and will service North Hattiesburg. The station is approximately 10,000 square feet, accommodates two fire trucks (ladder and pumper) and a battalion chief truck. It sleeps eight with room for growth and expansion if needed.A lot of people made today possible, and we’re grateful to be equipped with a state-of-the-art facility to serve the citizens of Hattiesburg along this commercial corridor.”

Demolition of the City of Monroe’s old fire station has started, reports The Monroe News.

The demolition of the 53-year-old building is expected to be completed by June 30, despite a delay that occurred when the original firm hired to oversee the demolition was impacted by COVID-19.

The fire station’s poles and alarms have been preserved, along with various signs and other mementos, with the intent to eventually put as much as possible on display for visitors at the city’s new fire station.

Fire officials said they were sad to see the demolition due to the many memories of working in the fire station.