Paxton has been considering joining with the towns of Holden, West
Boylston, and Princeton with an agreement to regionalize dispatching
services. Holden has hosted dispatching services for Princeton and
West Boylston for the past four years. A feasibility study conducted
by Tom Kennedy of CTC; Inc. was presented to the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Kennedy reported that the State of Massachusetts has been
encouraging a regionalized approach to dispatching services and that
the Wachusett Regional Emergency Communication Center would be a great
fit because of geographical similarities of the communities and the
savings that would result. Much of the cost of the move would be
funded by grants through the state and would result in a significant
and necessary equipment upgrade. Both Police Chief Savasta and Fire
Chief Conte recommended the move. The Board of Selectmen voted to
accept the recommendations and move our dispatching services to
Holden. The move of dispatching services is expected to be completed
by July of 2020.
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