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U.S. Senator Peter Welch announced a $598,000 federal earmark for the new Saxtons River fire substation, covering 75% of the estimated $800,000 cost. The local match of $200,000 to $250,000 is yet to be budgeted.

The new station is part of a consolidation effort that formed the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department. The town is negotiating to purchase a building for the station, which must undergo an environmental assessment due to federal funding requirements.