Summary
Department heads asked for growth-driven positions: a commercial-focused code enforcement officer, town planner, HR specialist, stormwater inspector, police officers and five firefighters per shift to meet NFPA minimums. The board discussed unfreezing a frozen firefighter position.
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Last discussed Mar 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Five entry-level firefighters alone would cost roughly $1,007,000 annually; the full staffing list spans dozens of positions.
Residents get faster service delivery, enforcement and public safety as the town grows; town employees get relief from burnout.
Taxpayers who would fund the added positions through the operating budget.
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