Area fire districts seek upgrades

Ludlow volunteer firefighters need a new station; Seymour firefighters need a new firetruck; and the Lincolnshire Fire District needs more money to pay for contracted fire services.

Officials from the three areas are all asking voter approval for property tax increases in the Feb. 5 primary election.

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