To the Editor:
Volunteer Ambulances across New York state are facing the challenge of decreasing numbers of volunteers. Many towns were forced to provide funding for paid staff or lose their service. When SOMAC approached this situation, the Hamilton Town Board agreed to help financially support SOMAC, ensuring our residents and visitors would be well-served.
This support, in the face of some opposition, has afforded us the security of knowing we will have an ambulance in our times of need. To date, the town board works closely with the SOMAC board to ensure we have the most cost-effective professional service for our community.
Vinny Faraone, SOMAC Board President, Hamilton