In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, we sit down with George “Rusty” Krause — a lifelong Barnstead resident whose name is woven through the town’s fire service, fields, and civic life.
Rusty has worn more hats than most folks could fit on a rack: engineer, farmer, fire chief, horseman, and now fire warden and public servant. He’s a man with a great sense of humor, a big heart for community, and a knack for telling it like it is — which is probably why I’ve lean on him as a sounding board in my role on the Select Board.
From the statewide burn ban to the days of green fire trucks, from hay fields and horses to family legacies that stretch back to World War II, this conversation captures both the flavor and the fabric of Barnstead.
Rusty’s two cents have guided countless town decisions — and in this conversation, he shares the history, humor, and hard-earned wisdom behind them.
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