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LINKS Bridgewater Fire Districts Map
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1974-2005: The Next 30 Years GROWTH, CHANGES-TODAY AND TOMORROW During the 32 years from 1973 to 2005, the addition of new businesses, homes, and traffic patterns transformed a sleepy hamlet into a bustling community that struggled to maintain its historical character. Old homes on Washington Valley Road were demolished to make way for two new strip malls, the Old Martinsville School was renovated, and office buildings were constructed on Route 22 and in Martinsville. Vast stretches of the valley and the surrounding hillsides became dotted with new homes. The increase in population brought a traffic crisis to downtown Martinsville, resulting in installation of two traffic lights. In an effort to meet new demands on fire protection, the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department also expanded and became more professional in its training, equipment, and general way of "doing things" while at the same time preserving its rich heritage. 1928-1945: First Firehouse, Depression, and the War Years 1960-1973: Development of the Valley and the End of the First Fifty Years 2006: Martinsville Fire Department Looking Ahead
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