BERLIN — The Berlin City Council voted unanimously Oct. 11 to have the city join a mutual aid district that includes departments in Gorham and Milan.
According to Berlin Fire Chief James Watkins, the city was the only remaining city in New Hampshire that is not a member of a mutual aid entity.
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