Lehighton is the latest municipality that has requested more details before it supports a proposed fire and emergency training center in Carbon County.

The matter was touched upon briefly Monday by borough council in response to a request by the Carbon County Commissioners for a letter of support for the center, which would be located on 10 to 12 acres of land in the emergency complex on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning.Police Chief Brian Biechy informed council that the commissioners are looking for letters of support to help strengthen grant applications for funding.The center is expected to cost between $5 and $10 million, which commissioners hope to fund through grants.Monday, Councilman Scott Rehrig quickly put the kibosh on thatthought."I would advise to not," Rehrig said. "Personally, I need to get more information."The borough is one of many area municipalities to express reservations with the county's request.Last week, Lower Towamensing Township rebuffed the county's request asking for a letter of support for the center, stating that it wants more detailed information before it offers a letter of support.Two weeks ago, Bowmanstown Borough Council tabled the request.COG discussionAlso on Monday, council indicated their willingness to be a part of the Carbon County Council of Governments.Rehrig said the biggest benefit for municipalities who choose to participate in the COG is that they could be eligible for potential grant money that's available.Beckett concurred, adding it's about "strength in numbers."The COG is an informal, voluntary association of local government units joined together to improve cooperation, coordination and planning.The resolution is a year-to-year agreement that costs each municipality $50 per year.