Cato Town Board again votes against Meridian Fire Dept.

Shane M. Liebler / The Citizen

MERIDIAN -- A majority of the Cato Town Board solidified its stance against negotiations with the Meridian Volunteer Fire Department before a capacity crowd Tuesday.

Town councilors voted 3-2 to allow coverage of Fire District 1 to end Dec. 31 for the third time in as many months after hearing from several department supporters who pleaded for more consideration. More than 75 people crowded town hall and prodded the board for about two hours.