Board restructures Fire Department pay, approves capital projects
North Brookfield Selectmen unanimously restructure Fire Department salary structure ahead of August vote. The board voted to consolidate three chief positions into one at $24,000 annually, reallocating the same $29,224 budget total but eliminating the Assistant Chief and Safety Inspector roles and
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of July 21, 2026
North Brookfield Selectmen unanimously restructure Fire Department salary structure ahead of August vote. The board voted to consolidate three chief positions into one at $24,000 annually, reallocating the same $29,224 budget total but eliminating the Assistant Chief and Safety Inspector roles and creating a deputy chief stipend of $2,400 plus $25 per hour for calls and training. The restructuring requires Special Town Meeting approval on August 11.
Selectmen also approved final FY26 warrant of $358,170.43 and authorized $98,448 in energy efficiency lighting upgrades, pending capital funds, while hiring Katie Lugo as Administrative Assistant.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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