Lawrence, MA, Lays Off 23 Firefighters, Closes Third Station

In an effort to balance the budget, Lawrence, MA, has laid off 23 firefighters and closed another fire station (Engine 9; two other stations were closed last year):

 Media reports:

Eagle-Tribune: Lawrence lays off 23 firefighters; closes third station (8 JUL 10)
Eagle-Tribune: State firefighters group urges Lawrence 'state of emergency' (9 JUL 10)

NECN: More firefighter layoffs in Lawrence, Mass. (9 JUL 10)
Eagle-Tribune: Lawrence firefighters rally for meeting with governor over job cuts (10 JUL 10)

Background information:

Lawrence Fire Department

Lawrence Fire Fighters Local 146

City of Lawrence, MA