New fire chief screening process
Town of EssexMassachusetts- Detected
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
The Board had previously approved the position description for a new full-time fire chief and agreed that the search should begin soon. The Town Administrator reported that the Preliminary Screening Committee would be formed from Selectman Lee-Viator, himself, Fire Chief Hassel, a Finance Committee member, and an Essex Fire Company member. The Board was to vote on the final committee makeup at the November 2, 2026 meeting.
- Meeting date
- November 2, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Essex
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