Walton City Council rescinded two resolutions passed as far back as April last year during its meeting Tuesday evening. First, the council rescinded Walton’s authorization to purchase the real estate of the former Imi Concrete plant at 40 Depot St. The site of the abandoned, burnt-down concrete plant has remained vacant for years, allegedly because […]
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Walton fire district to dedicate memorial
The Walton Fire Protection District will conduct its Firefighter Memorial dedication service from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 7. Boy Scout Troop 833 is commended for its involvement in the endeavor, with Scout Keegan Tilley assisting with the fundraising effort in conjunction with an Eagle Scout project. The ceremony will be held at […]
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Fireworks safety tips offered amid Labor Day activities
For some, Labor Day includes gatherings with family and friends, cookouts and fireworks celebrations. To that end, the Walton Fire Protection District is offering a series of fireworks safety tips for celebrants. “We encourage everyone to have a plan and a backup plan,” Walton Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Charlie Alexander said. “Consider […]
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Walton Fire Protection District seeking new firefighter/EMT
The Walton Fire Protection District is seeking to fill a full-time firefighter/EMT position within the department. Starting base pay is $50,000, with a $4,300 state incentive for qualifying personnel. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered to the employee and family, and life insurance, long/short-term disability and critical illness insurance are provided to the employee […]
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Walton Fire Protection District earns national award: ‘Training is paramount’
The Walton Fire Protection District is firmly entrenched in the belief that being in lockstep with research and training is essential to serving those in need, Battalion Chief Steve Maselli told LINK nky. “Training is paramount,” Maselli said. “On average our staff gets approximately 180 hours of additional training each year. That’s both on the […]