Fire department reports surge in emergency response needs
Sherborn Advisory Committee hears FY27 budget presentations for police, fire, ambulance, and emergency services. Police Chief Galvin reported the department has achieved accreditation certification and is requesting level services with a 4 percent wage increase; capital needs of $75,000 cover a
Advisory Committee · Meeting of January 28, 2026
Sherborn Advisory Committee hears FY27 budget presentations for police, fire, ambulance, and emergency services. Police Chief Galvin reported the department has achieved accreditation certification and is requesting level services with a 4 percent wage increase; capital needs of $75,000 cover a police vehicle replacement. Fire Chief Ward reported call volume surged to 84 full-recall incidents in 2025 from 38 in 2024; capital requests total $215,000, including $150,000 for Engine 3 repair.
Emergency Communications will cost the town $249,000 in FY27, the final year of state contribution, with full cost rising to $300,000 in FY28. Ambulance service EMTs earn $23.10 hourly and will receive a 75-cent raise on January 1, 2027. ===END BRIEF===
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