The town council approved a resolution Monday night asking for its legislative delegation to support amendments to the local code of ordinances that would allow the fire department to raise tax abatements for its volunteers. The proposal was introduced to the councilors at their Nov. 7 meeting. “Volunteerism is a dying breed right now, and
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In an effort to attract new volunteers and preserve its current membership, the fire department is proposing to increase tax abatements for its membership. “Volunteerism is a dying breed right now, and we are trying to figure out how to maintain it here in Jamestown,” said James Bryer, fire chief. The proposed program was presented