The town selectboard plans to wait until after further study of emergency medical services this spring and summer before making a final decision on a long-term provider this fall.
“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.
BRATTLEBORO In the past year, Brattleboro has seen double-digit percentage increases in reports of serious crimes, said Police Chief Norma Hardy during Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting.
BRATTLEBORO Since the local fire department, with the help of Golden Cross Ambulance, took over emergency medical response from Rescue Inc. in July, patients have filed two complaints, and