‘Grossly unfair’: Ross firehouse debate heats up

A debate over the future of fire services in Ross is sharpening before the Town Council meeting next week.

Supporters of reopening the firehouse that closed in June will contend Ross is paying too much for too little protection. But a majority of council members and local officials who backed the closure will note Ross has ample emergency services.

“It’s just a grossly unfair contract for us,” said Bob Herbst, Friends of Ross Firehouse president, speaking of Ross’s annual payment to the Ross Valley Fire Department...