Firefighter layoffs in Weymouth force new staff plan

The June 30 layoffs of five Weymouth firefighters will force the department to have only two engine trucks and one ladder vehicle in service when the weekly overtime expense amount exceeds $8,584.81. “Our goal is to have three fire engines and one ladder truck in service at all times,” Fire Chief Robert Leary said. “The amount of overtime we have in the budget will dictate whether we will have …