Opposition dominates at third and final hearing

The March 6 public hearing on the proposed formation of a fire territory and merger of Mooresville and Brown Township fire departments is once again standing room only as citizens expressed their opposition. (Lance Gideon photo / MCC)
MOORESVILLE — While both support and opposition were expressed at a previous public hearing, overwhelming opposition was expressed at last Thursday’s hearing on the proposed fire territory between the town of Mooresville and Brown Township.
History
In recent months, officials within Mooresville and Brown Township have been discussing a potential merger of their two respective fire departments by creating a fire territory.
Township and town officials have said their interest in creating the territory is to improve staffing within the two fire departments and retain firefighters who often leave for neighboring departments and higher salaries.
The proposed territory, however, would increase property taxes for residents of Mooresville and unincorporated areas...