CHESTER TWP. – While it’s not going anywhere, Township Council members still want to ensure the Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) continues to serve residents for a long time – without creating an emergency of its own.
Council and squad members met for a lengthy discussion during the Tuesday, Oct. 21 council meeting. Council members wanted to allay any concerns the squad members had that they were cutting them loose from township funding.
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