Senator Collins Cuts the Ribbon at Clinton Fire Station

Click HERE , HERE , HERE , HERE , HERE , and HERE for individual photos. CLINTON, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony, delivered remarks, and toured the new fire station in Clinton yesterday. She was joined at the event by Clinton Town Manager Daniel Swain, Fire Chief Rick Barton, members of the Clinton Fire Department, and dozens of local residents. During the ceremony, the community also honored Clinton Police Chief Stanley “Rusty” Bell on his retirement after 47 years in law enforcement. In 2022, Senator Collins secured $2 million through her role on the Senate Appropriations Committee to support the construction of the new Clinton Fire Station. Last year, Senator Collins toured the previous station and reviewed plans for the new facility. Built in the 1950s, the old station was too small to accommodate the modern equipment the department planned to purchase. “Replacing or renovating outdated public safety facilities is a key priority here in the state of Maine. I toured the 75-year-old station a year ago with Assistant Chief Travis Leary and saw the challenges the crowded facility with the double-parked vehicles presented to firefighters and EMTs in swiftly responding to emergencies,” said Senator Collins during her remarks. “I am so pleased that the new station we celebrate today addresses those longstanding deficiencies and will better serve this rural community. Congratulations on this achievement, and I look forward to our continued work together.” The new facility is twice the size of the old station and includes ample space for training, equipment, and vehicle storage. Additionally, the Clinton Police Department has found a new home in the previous and now vacant Clinton Fire Station. ###