Hamilton Township has secured another $1 million in state budget funding dedicated to the purchase of a vital new fire engine for the Hamilton Township Fire Division for the second time in two years, according to a joint announcement made by Hamilton mayor Jeff Martin, Sen. Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, and acting fire chief Steven Kramer.
The acquisition is seen as part of the department’s broader initiative to modernize its fleet.
“This new engine will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our community,” Martin said in a statement. “We are thankful for the continued support from our state leaders, who recognize the importance of equipping our fire division with the necessary tools to protect residents and property by assisting us with another million just two years later.”
Local officials and fire division members pose for a photo celebrating the receipt of a $1-million state grant to go toward the purchase of a new fire truck for Hamilton Township.,
