Two town firefighters are leaving their department to work in other towns because they say a local taxpayer group has made them concerned their jobs are in jeopardy.
Firefighters Adam Mills and Corey Greaney accepted jobs in other communities, citing calls from the taxpayer group We Are 03862 Strong to cut spending on police and fire services as a prominent reason. Both are concerned proponents of those cuts could be elected and cause them to be laid off. The department staffs 12 full-time firefighters, as well as chief and deputy chief. "The way things are going politically, it didn't seem like I'd be able to support a family and have a comfortable life," said Mills, 26.