Concord council votes 3-2 for fire services consolidation

The Concord city council voted to consolidate its fire department with Pike County’s at a special called meeting on Tuesday June 30.The vote was 3-2 in favor of the move.Casting votes in favor of consolidation were council members Jean Ralston, John Strickland and Richard Wall. Those opposed were members Melissa Turgeon and Doug Neath. Mayor Sonny Story was vocal in his support.