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WORTHINGTON — The Select Board has appointed a familiar face to take the helm as the town’s new fire chief.Rick Scott, 71, a former member of the Fire Department who has also served with the Cummington Fire Department, will start the unsalaried...
From the Hilltowns to Lebanon: Surplus gear donated to firefighters in need "> "> Firefighters from the Beirut area of Lebanon are seen wearing gear donated from the Hilltowns. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO "> "> Published: 7/21/2021 7:21:03 PM CUMMINGTON — The Middle Eastern country of Lebanon is a long way from the Hilltowns, but thanks to the internet, a bagel company and an enthusiastic young firefighter, firefighters in the capital area of Beirut are wearing gear donated by four local towns. And those who organized the donation are looking to send over even more. “We’re still trying to get m...