Goshen Dedicates Fire Station

Source: Union-News (Springfield, MA) GOSHEN, MA – Roof repairs will be made to Town Hall and Goshen Center School, because voters approved spending for the projects last night at a special town meeting. Phyllis Mollison, secretary to the Board of Selectmen, said upwards of 25 voters approved spending of $2,700 for the school roof, $7,500 […]

Fire Station Demolished

Source: Sunday Republican (Springfield, MA) GOSHEN, MA – The Massachusetts National Guard demolished the town’s former fire station in an hour, surprising some officials here. “It was rather short notice,” said Fire Chief Francis Dresser. The demolition requested by the town was expected to take place May 31 but was completed a day earlier. “They […]

Guard May Demolish Fire Station

GOSHEN, MA – The state National Guard has tentatively agreed with a town request to demolish the town’s old fire station on Route 9. Though the town budgeted $10,000 for the demolition, town meeting failed to approve. Planning Board member Dale Morrow suggested the National Guard may be available for the job. Fire Chief Francis […]

Firemen Without Drinking Water

Source: Sunday Republican (Springfield, MA) GOSHEN, MA – The Goshen Fire Department station finds itself without drinking water, the result of a spring-fed well going dry. Fire Chief Francis Dresser said the well, which is only six feet deep, was dug three years ago when the new fire station was built. The well was dug […]