The pine mountain repeater and 4-site simulcast system project is needed to provide effective emergency communications coverage

The Town of Gorham, New Hampshire was awarded a $426,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to implement the Pine Mountain Repeater and 4-Site Simulcast System Project. This project will replace the current emergency communications repeater system on Pine Mountain, install three additional simulcast repeaters in surrounding towns, and upgrade dispatch equipment and radios to provide nearly 100% radio coverage for local police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel. The overall objective of this 3-year project, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, is to enhance emergency communications capabilities and improve public safety for first responders and the community.

When completed the project will encompass the following: replacement of the current repeater system on pine mountain. Installation of a simulcast repeater in randolph. Installation of a simulcast repeater in shelburne. Installation of a simulcast repeater in greens grant. Necessary upgrades and programming to current dispatch equipment and radios. When these systems are placed into service, theywill provide nearly 100% radio coverage for local police, fire, and EMS personnel. This project is necessary for the safety of first responder and the public.