Redding officials have gotten an update on the emergency responder communication systems infrastructure upgrade.  The vendor attended a special Board of Selectmen meeting last night. 

Redding approved over $2 million to purchase new radios and consoles, and rebuild the infrastructure, for the public safety communication system.  All fire companies in Redding will be included. 

First Selectwoman Julia Pemberton says they'll be able to better communicate with neighboring towns during mutual aid calls.  The radios are ready to be programmed.  Pemberton says the infrastructure is the backbone of the project.  The vendor discussed the transmission and receive sites, where the towers are locate and what has to go on them. 

There was also an update to the timeline for completion.  Pemberton hopes it will be live by the beginning of July.