An ambulance program serving six rural towns in western Massachusetts almost closed its doors last year due to financial struggles.
The Hilltown Community Ambulance Association was struggling to cover costs and adequately pay its staff. Rather than shut down, the nonprofit reached out to the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission for help.
The association’s board president, Mary Ann Pease, asked for advice on its operations. Ira Brezinsky, the commission’s point person on the project, is now ready to weigh in.
