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Essex Discusses Full-Time Fire Chief Funding

Essex officials discussed funding a full-time working fire chief position for the Fire Department. The proposed role would cost up to $120,000 plus about $40,000 in benefits and would replace the current second day shift.

Document date · August 18, 2026

Issuing agencyTown of EssexVendorTown of Essex

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
up to $120K for this position and approximately $40K for benefits
Contract type
STAFFING
Contract term
FY2027-FY2028 planning; through June 30th and into FY28 if funded
Renewal date
2028-06-30
Renewal
Not a renewal; planning discussion for a new full-time position. Funding through June 30th was noted, and hiring could occur by February if the position is approved.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
Essex Board of Selectmen and Board of Fire Engineers Minutes 2026-08-18

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Who was awarded the staffing contract by Town of Essex?

Town of Essex was awarded this staffing contract by Town of Essex, as recorded on August 18, 2026. The contract value is up to $120K for this position and approximately $40K for benefits.

How much is the Town of Essex contract with Town of Essex worth?

The Town of Essex contract with Town of Essex is valued at up to $120K for this position and approximately $40K for benefits, covering staffing work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Staffing contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Essex Board of Selectmen and Board of Fire Engineers Minutes 2026-08-18 (Minutes), dated August 18, 2026 from Town of Essex. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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