Fire District Elections Scheduled for 20 February 2010

According to APP, Aberdeen Fire District No 1 expects to raise over half a million dollars in taxes this year, a slight increase over previous years. The net result is an increase in taxes of about five dollars on a $280,000 home in the township. A member of the Board of Commissioners will also be elected. Voting will take place at Township Hose and Chemical Company 1 at 490 Lloyd Road on 20 February from 2 pm to 9 pm.

Aberdeen Fire District No 2 is asking for over $600,000 in taxes this year, according to APP, raising taxes about five dollars for a $280,000 home in the township. A member of the Board of Commissioners will also be elected. Voting will take place at the Cliffwood Volunteer Fire House at 478 Angel Street in Cliffwood.

The Fall 2009 Aberdeen Township Newsletter defines the two fire districts as follows:

• District #1 — consisting of the Strathmore, Oak Shades and Freneau sections— is served by the Aberdeen Township Hose & Chemical Co. located on Lloyd Road and Church Street.
• District #2 — covering Cliffwood, Cliffwood Beach and River Gardens — is served by the Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Co. located on Angel Street and Pengle Lane.