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Vermont’s 247 cities and towns asked for state action sooner rather than later, as those wanting to make decisions on the traditional first Tuesday in March are required to alert the public by Feb. 5.
“Even as the number of shelter beds and motel rooms has increased, the need for these opportunities has grown at a faster rate,” one local human service worker said.
Local leaders have yet to decide whether to permanently take over emergency medical services, though it’s been nearly a year since the town dropped its longtime provider with little public notice or debate.