Board Appoints Gerald Brinkley as Head Mechanic
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of February 19, 2026
North Brookfield Board of Selectmen appoints Head Mechanic for Highway Department fleet. The board unanimously appointed Gerald Brinkley, a 48-year veteran mechanic with 32 years of lead mechanic experience, as Head Mechanic, addressing a year-long vacancy. Brinkley brings expertise in foreman work, quality control, shop operations, B-class rebuilds, and welding.
Chair Jamie Gilman led board discussion on implementing preventative maintenance schedules and electronic maintenance logs, with the board emphasizing the importance of in-house equipment repair to reduce outside costs. In related business, the board unanimously approved a $7,800 expenditure for an 8-foot Boss Plow from Herrick & Sons to replace a defunct plow.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of February 19, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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