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U.S. Senator Peter Welch announced a $598,000 federal earmark for the Saxtons River fire substation, which constitutes 75% of the $800,000 project cost. The Rockingham town needs to budget a local match of $200,000 to $250,000.

This funding is crucial following the consolidation of fire departments into the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department, which was approved by voters last winter. The town is negotiating with Troy Wheeler to purchase a building for the station, which is subject to an environmental assessment. The new station aims to improve fire protection and insurance rates for local residents.