Sam Webber shows the pegs that held ropes in the old hose drying tower on September 11, 2014 in the Hallowell firehouse.

The ropes hanging in the old hose drying tower are seen in this photo taken on September 11, 2014 in the Hallowell firehouse.

Sandy Stubbs has worked for years to raise the funds necessary to shore up and preserve the Hallowell fire tower.

The Hallowell fire tower will get some much needed work thanks to $220,000 that will be made available now that city voters have approved a $2.36 million bond.