Week in review

Fire District 2 (Fairfield) – Commissioners met with a representative from Advanced Communications to discuss different radio options available when the district uses grant money to purchase new radios. No decision was made. (Source: Chief Jason Laulainen)

Fire District 8 – Commissioners recognized Capt. Michael Lightfoot, who has 25 years of service, with the 2008 Commissioners Award. Work is ongoing at Station 82 and includes mold remediation. A rescue pumper ordered is nearly complete. The district plans to hire two new paramedics this month. (Source: Administrative Assistant Carol Trescott)

Rockford City Council – The planning commission will hold a public hearing on the amended draft zoning map at 6 p.m. April 29 at City Hall. The city council will hold a public hearing on the same topic at its meeting at 7 p.m. May 6. The council also voted to offer movies in the park again this summer starting in mid-June. (Source: City Clerk)