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Huntington Fire is paid-on-call department serving Huntington residents and mutual aid to Montgomery, Russell, Chester, Worthington, Blandford, Westhampton and beyond. Huntington Fire is paid-on-call department serving the town of Huntington as primary, and mutual aide for the towns of Russell, Chester, Worthington, Montgomery, Westhampton, and Blandford.

Firefighters from Huntington and Blandford Fire & Rescue were out training today with our municipalities insurance compa...
10/11/2026

Firefighters from Huntington and Blandford Fire & Rescue were out training today with our municipalities insurance company MIIA. Departments attended an Emergency Vehicle On-Site Class with classroom and practical training. Thank you to everyone who attended and the instructors from Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association for coming out on a Saturday.

09/27/2026

✅ SEARLE ROAD UPDATE

Searle Road is OPEN to traffic.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation this morning.

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns

09/21/2026

🚒 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TONIGHT

Tonight Huntington residents will consider the proposed $850,000 authorization for the replacement of Engine 2.

We’ve worked to provide residents with information about the proposal, the estimated tax impact, the needs of Station 2, and why we are planning for the replacement of our 1996 frontline engine.

If you still have questions, please ask. Otherwise, we encourage Huntington residents to come hear the discussion and participate in the Town Meeting process.

🕖 7:00 PM TONIGHT
📍 Stanton Hall

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns

NOTICE: PERMITTED BLASTING TODAYResidents should be aware that permitted blasting operations will be taking place today ...
09/21/2026

NOTICE: PERMITTED BLASTING TODAY

Residents should be aware that permitted blasting operations will be taking place today at Hilltown Sand & Gravel, 87 Worthington Road.

Those in the surrounding area may hear or feel the blasting when it occurs. This is scheduled quarry activity and is not an emergency.

We are sharing this notice so residents are aware and are not surprised by the activity.

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns

🚒 ENGINE 2: THE FACTS BEFORE TOMORROW’S SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGWith Special Town Meeting tomorrow night, there has been a l...
09/20/2026

🚒 ENGINE 2: THE FACTS BEFORE TOMORROW’S SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

With Special Town Meeting tomorrow night, there has been a lot of discussion about the Engine 2 replacement proposal. We welcome that discussion. This is a significant decision for Huntington, and residents should have accurate information before making it.

We want to put the key facts, including the estimated tax impact, together in one place tonight so residents have an opportunity to review them and ask questions before tomorrow’s meeting.

THE $850,000

The Town is being asked to authorize up to $850,000 for the purchase and equipping of a replacement fire engine and related costs.

$850,000 is an authorization amount, not a quote for an $850,000 fire engine.

Our original budgetary research produced estimates ranging from approximately $650,000 to $1.1 million. The original request used the higher figure to reduce the risk of having to return for additional funding.

After hearing concerns from residents and the Finance Committee at the previous Town Meeting, the request was reduced to $850,000.

If approved, the apparatus will go through the Town’s required competitive procurement process. No manufacturer or apparatus has been selected.

THE ESTIMATED TAX IMPACT

Based on the tax-impact calculation for the $850,000 proposal, the estimated increase is $0.60 per $1,000 of assessed value.

Huntington’s listed average single-family assessed value is $319,171. At that value, the estimated impact is:

$191.50 per year
Approximately $47.88 per quarter

Some examples using the same calculation:

• $250,000 assessed value = $150/year
• $350,000 = $210/year
• $450,000 = $270/year
• $650,000 = $390/year
• $850,000 = $510/year

Your individual impact depends on your property’s assessed value. We encourage residents to use their own assessed value when considering the potential impact.

ENGINE 2’S AGE, MILEAGE AND HOURS

Engine 2 is a 1996 KME/Freightliner that has served Huntington for approximately 30 years and remains our frontline engine at Station 2 in Norwich.

Mileage and operating hours are useful information, but simply dividing those numbers by 30 years does not determine the condition or remaining service life of a fire engine.

Fire apparatus operates differently from a personal vehicle. It can accumulate engine and pump hours while stationary and spends its service life carrying water, hose, ladders and firefighting equipment. Age also affects the chassis, electrical system, plumbing, pump and many other components.

WHY REPLACE SOMETHING THAT STILL RUNS?

This proposal is not based on Engine 2 being unable to operate today.

Engine 2 continues to be regularly operated, checked, maintained and tested.

The question before the Town is about planning for the replacement of a 30-year-old frontline fire engine before its condition forces the decision.

Replacing a fire engine is also not immediate. After funding is authorized, there is still a process involving specifications, procurement, engineering, construction, inspections and final delivery. Current apparatus lead times can approach two years or more.

WHAT DOES THE REPLACEMENT NEED TO DO?

Huntington isn’t looking for the biggest or most elaborate fire engine available. The replacement needs to provide the capabilities required at Station 2 while fitting within the physical limitations of the station.

Major requirements include:

• 1,500 GPM pump
• Approximately 1,000 gallons of water
• Class A foam capability
• 35-foot ground ladder capability
• Hose and equipment storage necessary for structural firefighting
• Modern communications, lighting and safety equipment

The apparatus also has to fit within an approximate maximum envelope of:

26'10" long
8'10" high
8'5" wide

Those requirements significantly influence what apparatus can physically serve Station 2.

THE DECISION

People can disagree about whether Huntington should make this investment. That is exactly why we have Town Meeting.

Our responsibility as your Fire Department is to explain the operational need, answer questions and provide accurate information about the proposal.

Whatever decision residents make tomorrow night, we want that decision made with the facts in front of them.

If you have a question about something you have heard or read regarding Engine 2, please ask. We will answer what we can.

📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Stanton Hall

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns

🚒 TWO DAYS UNTIL TOWN MEETINGThis Monday, Huntington residents will have the opportunity to consider the proposed $850,0...
09/19/2026

🚒 TWO DAYS UNTIL TOWN MEETING

This Monday, Huntington residents will have the opportunity to consider the proposed $850,000 authorization for the replacement of Engine 2.

Over the past several weeks, we've tried to provide information about Engine 2, its role as the frontline engine at Station 2, its nearly 30 years of service, the requirements for its replacement, and why the proposal was revised from the amount presented previously.

We appreciate everyone who has asked questions, joined the discussion, and taken the time to learn more about the project.

If you still have questions before Monday, please ask us. We'd rather residents have the information they need before walking into Town Meeting.

📅 Monday, September 21
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Stanton Hall, 26 Russell Road

Town Meeting is where Huntington residents make these decisions. Please participate.

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness ...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We remember the 343 FDNY firefighters, along with the law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, other first responders, and civilians who lost their lives that day. We also remember those who have since lost their lives or continue to suffer from illnesses related to their service at Ground Zero.

Twenty-five years later, their sacrifice has not been forgotten.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns

#343

Thank you to the on duty staff at Hilltown Community Ambulance Association for coming out to training tonight and traini...
09/11/2026

Thank you to the on duty staff at Hilltown Community Ambulance Association for coming out to training tonight and training us on their new Zoll Auto Pulse

🚒 PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW'S FIRE PROTECTIONEngine 2 is still operating today. It is regularly operated, inspected an...
09/10/2026

🚒 PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW'S FIRE PROTECTION

Engine 2 is still operating today. It is regularly operated, inspected and maintained, and it continues to serve Huntington as the frontline engine at Station 2 at Norwich Hill

So why are we talking about replacing it now?

Engine 2 is a 1996 KME/Freightliner that has served Huntington for 30 years.

Replacing a fire engine isn't like replacing a pickup truck. Even after funding is approved, there is still a lengthy process of developing specifications, procurement, engineering, construction, inspections and final delivery.

Current apparatus lead times can approach two years or more.

That means even if Huntington approves replacing Engine 2 today, the current Engine 2 will still need to continue serving our community while its replacement is being built.

We would much rather begin that process while Engine 2 is still operational than wait until a major failure forces the Town to make decisions under pressure.

And mileage doesn't tell the whole story.

Engine 2 currently has 19,422 miles, but fire apparatus don't spend their lives simply driving down the road. They remain loaded with water, hose and equipment. They accumulate engine and pump hours while stationary at emergency scenes. Age also affects electrical systems, plumbing, pumps, chassis components and the availability of replacement parts regardless of mileage.

30 years of service is 30 years of service.

Planning for replacement doesn't mean Engine 2 has failed us. It means we're trying to make sure Huntington has its replacement ready before it does.

That's what planning today for tomorrow's fire protection means.

We'll continue sharing information and answering questions as we approach Town Meeting.

-Huntington Fire Department

Pride of the Hilltowns

💰 WHY DID THE REQUEST CHANGE TO $850,000?At the previous Town Meeting, one of the biggest concerns we heard about replac...
09/08/2026

💰 WHY DID THE REQUEST CHANGE TO $850,000?

At the previous Town Meeting, one of the biggest concerns we heard about replacing Engine 2 was the $1.1 million authorization.

We heard those concerns.

The original $1.1 million was not a purchase price or a number chosen arbitrarily. During the planning process, we gathered budgetary estimates to determine what replacing and equipping a frontline fire engine could cost.

Based on the information available to us, $1.1 million represented the highest, lowest-risk authorization. The intent was to make sure the Town authorized enough to complete the project without having to come back later because we underestimated the cost.

But Town Meeting is also about listening.

During the meeting, members of the Finance Committee indicated that $850,000 was a figure they were more comfortable with, and we heard similar concerns about the overall cost from residents.

Unfortunately, by that point in the meeting, the opportunity to amend the amount had already passed, so the vote proceeded on the original $1.1 million request.

Since then, we've taken that feedback seriously.

The proposal being brought forward now has been reduced to $850,000.

That means working within a tighter budget and being thoughtful about the specifications and equipment included with the replacement, while still ensuring Huntington receives a capable frontline engine that can serve this community for decades.

Following the previous vote, discussions about the project continued. Bringing a revised proposal back to Town Meeting gives Huntington residents another opportunity to consider it.

Nothing is being decided by the Fire Department. The decision remains exactly where it belongs: with the voters.

We presented the best information we had, the community gave us feedback, and we adjusted the proposal accordingly.

We'll continue providing information and answering questions leading up to Town Meeting.

-Huntington Fire

Pride of the Hilltowns

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8 Russell Road
Huntington, MA
01050

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