Hubbardston Professional Firefighters-Local 4957

04/08/2026

Nick Spinale, 28, and member of Chelmsford Local 1839 for two and a half years, was injured on Tuesday morning during the performance of his duties, training other firefighters. Nick fell approximately 40 feet from a window and sustained multiple serious injuries, including facial fractures, severe internal organ damage, and fractures to both wrists. He faces a long road to recovery, including several surgeries to fix his injuries.

Please visit the link below to donate and support Nick's ongoing rehabilitation and recovery.

https://tinyurl.com/NickSpinale

01/25/2026

11/18/2025

Town keeps losing a lot of good people...

Members of the Select Board in Hubbardston accepted the resignations of four town employees at their Nov. 17 meeting. Here's what we know.

06/18/2025

Huge thank you to the Town Administrator, Select Board, Finance Committee, and most importantly the residents of Hubbardston for approving the replacement of Engine 2. We look forward to delivery and getting it in service!! THANK YOU!

06/10/2025

Early voting has begun and the annual election is June 17th!! E2 replacement made it through the town meeting and now onto the ballot. Below are just a couple of examples of the rot under this old girl.

The new tanker is half the cost of a direct replacement of the current truck, will fit in the old station, carries more water (a necessity for a town with no hydrants), and most importantly is safer to operate.

Again, please reach out to the Fire Department or TA with any questions!!

05/30/2025

Again, please, reach out here, the Hubbardston Fire Department FB page, or to the Town Administrator with questions. We will gladly answer them! You will not get accurate answers anywhere else. Thank you!!

05/30/2025

Monday June 2nd at the annual Town Meeting, residents will be asked to approve the first step in replacing our E2, a 2001 KME pumper/tanker. E2 has served to town well for almost 25 years but is showing her age, especially on the frame from New England winters. This new tanker will carry more water, has a shorter wheelbase for improved maneuverability, and yes, fits just fine in the old station.

Please help us help you! A Prop 2 1/2 debt exclusion is being asked for to fund this project. And though it is a tax increase, it is not permanent. Please reach out to the Dept or Town Administrator with any questions!!

12/16/2024

At tonight's Selectman's meeting, the Town Administrator and Capital Improvement Planning Committee are presenting their plan. Unfortunately, they have decided to once again push off the replacement of Engine 2, this time until FY28, three more years from now. Engine 2 is a 2500 gallon pumper/tanker that is vital to how we operate especially due to the town not having hydrants. It's a 2001. That will make it 27 years old by the time it's replaced. NFPA recommends 15 to 20 years for replacement of front line apparatus. It's served us well but is getting tired and rusty. It doesn't pull hills very well anymore. It has mechanical issues, electrical issues, and pump issues. It's very unfortunate the town administration doesn't realize or doesn't care about the seriousness off this situation.

08/23/2024

Thank you to the residents of Hubbardston for their overwhelming support! It's a step in the right direction!!

The 48 Gardner Road Public Safety and Municipal Complex Phase 1 Proposal has officially passed, with strong support from the community—339 votes in favor to 33 against. This approval marks a critical milestone as we begin the much-needed renovations and upgrades to our public safety facilities, ensuring that Hubbardston remains a safe and thriving place for all residents.

Key Outcomes of Phase 1:

Public Safety: We will begin vital progress to modernize police, fire, and emergency services facilities, bringing them up to current standards over time.

Community Support: The strong vote in favor highlights the shared commitment of Hubbardston residents to a safer future.

Foundation for Growth: These improvements are just the beginning, laying the groundwork for continued community-oriented growth and resilience in your town.

We sincerely thank everyone who participated in tonight’s meeting. Your involvement plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Hubbardston.

Stay informed with the latest updates and details by visiting our website: www.hubbardstonma.us

https://www.hubbardstonma.us/home/news/hubbardston%E2%80%99s-48-gardner-road-phase-1-proposal-approved

08/19/2024

Local 4957 is in full support of the purchase of this building to help better our situation at a reasonable cost to the taxpayers of Hubbardston. Please come out Thursday the 22nd and support a much needed and long overdue investment into town infrastructure.

Hubbardston residents will vote Aug. 22 on proposal to move the town's police, fire, and public offices to a single location.

08/06/2024

Very well done video showcasing the horrible conditions that we work in day in, day out.

08/01/2024

Excellent work by our legislative agents, union leadership and members of the house and senate getting this important bill passed to help protect firefighters from the harmful effects of PFAS in our gear!

In the very early hours this morning, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed “An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment.”