Week in review

Sat., Nov. 25, 2006

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Fairfield City Council – The organizer of the Past Blessings Antique Show spoke to the council about moving her show to Fairfield next year after outgrowing its previous location. Council members discussed changes to the personnel policies. There is an open position on the tree board. (Source: Town Clerk Shelly Wood)

Fire District 13 (Newman Lake) – Commissioners are looking for bids for the purchase of a new tanker pumper truck. They are reviewing standard operating procedures to see if any need to be updated or changed. A new secretary was appointed. Commissioners also voted to change the monthly meeting to the third Tuesday of each month. (Source: Secretary Kathleen Small)

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