JACKSON — A town committee has reached the conclusion that Jackson needs a new fire station.Â
Fire Station Committee Chairman Jerry Dougherty IV spoke to Jackson selectmen at their July 27 meeting. Other members of the committee are Hank Dresch, Debony Diehl, Peter Benson, Willis Kelley, Pat Kelley, Dick Bennett, Jackson Fire Chief Jay Henry and selectmen's representative Barbara Campbell.
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