Formation of new ESD could be on horizon - Orange Leader

Formation of new ESD could be on horizon - Orange Leader

The formation of a new emergency services district to cover West Orange and Pinehurst could be on the November ballot.   ESD No. 5 would provide fire fighting, fire prevention, search and rescue and emergency medical services to the two cities. Those areas are currently covered by volunteer fire departments.   Orange County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Aug. 5 in the commissioners’ courtroom to consider the creation of…