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North Brookfield committees hear departmental budget presentations

North Brookfield's Capital Improvement and Finance Committees convened in a joint meeting but took no formal action. The January 29 session heard budget presentations from the Highway Department, Library, and Accountant's office. Highway staff Randy and Kim reported road material costs may require

Board authorizes emergency transfers for police, fire equipment

Selectmen approve $1.1M in warrants, authorize emergency transfers for police, fire. The Board approved warrant packets totaling $1,058,944.04 and authorized reserve fund transfers of $6,735 to Police for an air handler unit, $4,594.10 to Fire for rescue vehicle repairs, and $3,500 to Police for

Water Board approves office hours shift to align with Town Hall

Water Board approves shift to four-day office schedule. The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved changing office hours from Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., aligning with Town Hall closures. Superintendent Jamie Flamand reported building heating

Finance Committee approves fire and police capital requests under budget cap

Finance Committee approves fire and police capital requests under revenue constraint. Chaired by Joseph Trentacosta, the committee approved $4,594.41 for Rescue No. 1 repairs and $6,735 for police heating system repairs, each by a 5-0 vote. Deputy Chief Bessette presented fire department priorities

North Brookfield approves $11,329 in fire and police repairs

North Brookfield Finance Committee approves $11K in department repairs. The committee voted to fund $4,594.41 in fire department Rescue#1 repairs and $6,735 in police heating system repairs. Deputy Chief Bessette outlined fire department capital needs including software upgrades, new turnout gear,