Jason Thibeault, right, yells Saturday afternoon for his team to pump harder on the Quansigamog, a hand tub fire engine from Bath, during the Wales Firemen’s Muster at the Wales fire station. Seven teams from all over New England competed for cash and trophies in two classes. The event was sponsored by the New England States Veterans Fireman’s League. Visit sunjournal.com for a short video from the muster. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
WALES — Selectmen discussed Tuesday night the possibility of having an annual firemen’s muster, based on the success of Saturday’s hand tub pumping competition that attracted teams from all over New England.
Fire Chief Scott Dimmick said the competition was a major success. He also thanked them for the help in planning and organizing the department barbecue.
The board discussed establishing it as an annual event, with other attractions such as a bounce house for children.
In another matter, Bill Austin of the public works department said Picnic Painting submitted a bid of $5,880 to paint the town salt shed. The board of selectmen approved it.
Austin also said he would like to purchase dividers, at $425 each, for the salt shed. He agreed with selectmen to hold off for now.
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