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GRANTS
Boxford is fortunate to have received four grants. Two grants received from the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in conjunction with the
Department of Fire Services. One grant for $4,237.00 will be used to purchase supplies needed to
teach elementary school-aged children about fire safety/prevention.

A second grant for $2,716.00 will be used to educate the senior population on preventative
programs such as slip and fall, fire danger and also carbon monoxide awareness. The Boxford
Fire Department will also work closely with the Council on Aging on making sure that our elders
are all compliant with the codes on smoke/CO detectors in their homes.

We received a $2,000.00 matching grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to
purchase new brush gear including jackets, pants, gloves, helmets, eye protection and hoods.

Finally, Lt. Soltys wrote a grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to fund the
replacement of the Self Contain Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). We received the grant for
$166,865.00 allowing us to replace 23 of our SCBA’s. With the help of the grant, the town had
to pay $7,945.00

BOXFORD FIRE FIGHTERS GIFT FUND
The Boxford Firefighters Gift Fund was the recipient of many memorial gifts in 2016. These
funds, along with other generous gifts donated throughout the year, allow us to purchase
lifesaving medical and firefighting equipment not usually covered in our annual budget.
Donations to the Boxford Firefighters Gift Fund are always welcome and appreciated, as the
ultimate beneficiaries are the residents of Boxford.

BOXFORD RESIDENTS
As always, the Boxford Fire Department is always looking for new members. If you are over the
age of 18 and interested in joining the department, please contact Chief Geiger at 978-887-5725.

The Fire Department appreciates the support of all Citizens, Town Boards, Communications,
Inspectional, Police and Department of Public Works. I especially want to thank the firefighters,
and the officers of our department, for their endless dedication.

In conclusion I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the wives,
husbands and families for their support and understanding throughout the year. Your support
helps make the Boxford Fire Department one of the best fire department in the area. Many
thanks!
Respectfully submitted,

Brian Geiger, Chief