WRVA Article
Had Errors

While The Herald’s article last week accurately reflects the level of frustration and disagreement shared by both White River Valley Ambulance and the Town of Randolph, there are a few points I would like to clarify. 

First of all, while it is true that I believe I’ve become a distraction at the WRVA Board meetings and I disagree with the direction leadership of the board is heading, I feel that it’s only fair to state that I was treated with courtesy and respect by most of the individual board members, and I believe that WRVA Board members are generally concerned for the communities they serve.

Secondly, it’s also only fair to point out that WRVA requested a budget increase of $38,112 from Randolph, not $450,000 as reported.

Finally, I believe that Mr. Voci reported that our January payment to WRVA was delayed, not skipped, because of a difference in opinion on what was owed. That difference was resolved and the payment made in January.

I would also like to add that I am buoyed by the fact that new WRVA board members are courageous in asking hard questions in order to improve the administration of our ambulance service. I am hopeful some common ground can be found in these efforts.

Peter Butterfield

Randolph Town Manager