BERLIN — During Monday’s meeting, the council also discussed a proposed services agreement with Berlin Emergency Medical Services.

Berlin Fire Chief James Watkins said he was asked by former City Manager Jim Wheeler back in November of 2021 to take over negotiations on the city’s EMS contract. Watkins said since taking over the negotiations he had been going back and forth with Berlin Emergency Medical Services and that the parties came up with an agreement that he feels protects the city better than past contracts.

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