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Doty said the department is \"starting, just very much introduction stages of getting new firearms.\" He described recent media coverage and studies by federal agencies raising concerns about the P320 and said the change is being considered for officer safety and to reduce potential liability. \"It's simply just us looking out for our own well-being,\" Doty said.

The chief gave a preliminary cost estimate to outfit the department with a different duty firearm at roughly \"$15 to $17,000.\" He said staff are looking at Glock, FN, and Walther models. Sergeant Saltzman has been assigned to the project and will run prospective replacements through dealers and range testing to \"beat the brakes off of\" them to ensure they hold up under duty use.

A resident with law-enforcement experience asked whether SIG's offered upgrade program had been completed; the chief replied that the upgrades \"are not satisfying the issue\" in his assessment. The board did not approve funding at the meeting; the chief characterized the discussion as an early warning that replacement and related budget requests may be coming to the Select Board for formal approval.

No purchase was authorized at the meeting; the chief and appointed firearms project lead will return with testing results and a formal cost request if the department recommends replacement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Selectboard Meeting 07/29/2025 Brentwood, NH","oneSentenceSummary","Chief Doty said the department is in early stages of replacing SIG 320 duty pistols amid media and agency concerns; preliminary cost estimate to re-equip the department is $15,000–$17,000.","taxTitle","Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire","taxId",74075,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6150260,"Select Board backs Chief Doty, plans legal-reviewed response after Epping terminates mutual aid",364,2104000,2468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508622-70840ed454ba11ad5ab2d4f92d5b4ec2&start=2104&end=2468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508622-70840ed454ba11ad5ab2d4f92d5b4ec2/thumbnail_2104000.jpg","/articles/6150260/New-Hampshire/Select-Board-backs-Chief-Doty-plans-legal-reviewed-response-after-Epping-terminates-mutual-aid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150260-7b16e87db86301dd3fbb6f01b86b3a6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776595568&Signature=HXCm0MGsTPTrCDmSUBGuzSZW8-tob5cnQm6jmiA897g2wNlQdg4F-C1c5gvv69grgBP1XvHZqTKf9o9CswaDgZvFkz5SbP8jmJuYm~9D-XhCTXOYnfec4lUE4RkpNzyBtVARgyqVYldobdjQ7pCL0R9MSbjdqjedQsrF1gHan8AYo3Gu62S0S1U7xBF2xUWuGVxQwUZWB~F5mtssm9~Q-s0RghIQLkQUeh2WufFpjG3kx~41DBpi3h6q3ATw3nts3pMuovqU9nN61vO6anZe~V6SzHDgLkx3b5j2IYZFtEn4E8T7WR4khw5t5DUfPOTip1TOYsoscCp8FLQ6B1Et6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Select Board unanimously approved a statement of support for Chief Justin Doty and the Brentwood Police Department on July 17 after the chief received a letter from the Epping Police Department dated July 17 terminating mutual aid and alleging a pattern of unprofessional and \"at times dangerously incompetent behavior.\" The board also authorized the chair to draft a response to Epping and have it reviewed by town counsel.

Select Board member read into the record an emailed statement from an absent member that said, in part, \"On behalf of the Brentwood Select Board, we write to express our strong support and appreciation for Chief Justin Doty and the Brentwood Police Department.\" After discussion and public comment, a motion to accept and publicize that statement passed.

During public comment, resident Liz Faria said she believed Epping's letter accused Brentwood of a \"pattern of unprofessional and at times dangerously incompetent behavior\" and asked the board whether it had plans to seek proof or explanation from Epping. Chief Doty told the board he had \"not received any complaints\" and described the accusations as \"infuriating and frustrating\" and, in his view, \"defaming.\" The chief also said he previously received correspondence from Epping in April that praised Brentwood officers.

Board members debated whether to address the matter in public or in nonpublic session because the subject touches on personnel matters. The chair (with legal consultation) and several board members recommended drafting a board response to Epping. One motion that passed directed the chair to draft the letter, circulate it to the board, and have town counsel review it before sending it to Epping's town administrator.

The board also voted to go into nonpublic session under RSA 91-A provisions to discuss personnel and hiring matters; the chair said specifics about the accusations would be considered in nonpublic when appropriate.

No personnel discipline or other formal personnel action was announced in open session; the board instead signaled official support for the chief and a legal-reviewed reply to Epping's letter.","Following a July 17 letter from Epping alleging unprofessional behavior by Brentwood officers, the Select Board approved a proclamation of support for Chief Justin Doty and authorized the chair to draft a response for legal review.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6150265,"Residents, select board press for clearer welfare director access after delays in aid to vulnerable adults",260,977000,1237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508622-70840ed454ba11ad5ab2d4f92d5b4ec2&start=977&end=1237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508622-70840ed454ba11ad5ab2d4f92d5b4ec2/thumbnail_977000.jpg","/articles/6150265/New-Hampshire/Residents-select-board-press-for-clearer-welfare-director-access-after-delays-in-aid-to-vulnerable-adults","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150265-4beedc19f7bbc5bb5e402b95346175ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1776595568&Signature=CgYnrGsVzpFWIotGbYZkZT6hD7rkpPq3ZmPhnoHmiiulb3soSX8aAkf57IAJSb875srbxLzLwkrTp4G0IlMDjCWDvP07IAdmsb5KFe7fk7asCr7q2Fdtfkv8kgda0XhMTz0GXigX5Jjh9L-QtKRHYehasL~4J2rZo0r1I60PHeCRAjjVAR2SAtlRdcI-8ZtZn1VEEWTM6HKQrV5H2iZnTn8KZDtSOCzbjKsFaCUv2JM8jjnfSQySPA3E-xt58YrIka450MR42xFr7bNDLRN1FB6ykBcL2XI3aZn850VUVponOcqurMGQih0JgiO6AqkwXQo5zuuyOh6H-3sRkSGVdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and community volunteers told the Brentwood Select Board on July 17, 2025, that two vulnerable adults in town have struggled to get timely help from regional social services and the town's welfare system. Speakers described repeated calls and lengthy waits for intake from Meals on Wheels and gaps in contact information for the town welfare director.

Daphne, a neighbor who has helped the two residents, praised the Brentwood Police Department for their responses and said outreach on local Facebook groups generated offers to help. Daphne told the board she called Meals on Wheels and was told \"it's easily 3 weeks out before you'll hear anything from anybody,\" and that three weeks was the earliest the residents could expect initial intake contact.

Laura Hasher, chair of the regional association committee that advises the town on nonprofit funding, said her understanding is that regional intake should usually produce contact in about \"8 to 10 days\" and that the town's website lists a welfare director name but lacks a working phone number or town email for direct contact. Jim Hajjar of the budget committee said the town has paid the welfare director $2,025 year-to-date out of a $2,700 appropriation through June.

Board members and staff described operational confusion: applications are forwarded by a staff member (Jillian) to the welfare director, who appears to use a personal phone to make return calls and is reachable by the personal email address Jillian uses. Town Administrator Andrea said she had reached out to the welfare director but had not yet received a response and that she would try the personal email address to confirm the status of the position.

Select Board members proposed steps including posting the welfare director position if the current appointee does not want to continue, clarifying the role and contact method on the town website, and convening a subcommittee or meeting with the current welfare director to confirm duties and availability. The board agreed to follow up; one member requested the person be asked if they still want the job, and if not, to have them resign so the board could move forward.

No formal personnel action was taken at the meeting; the board directed staff to attempt additional contact and to bring the matter back for follow-up.","Residents described delays in Meals on Wheels intake and difficulty contacting the town welfare director; the board discussed posting the position, clarifying the role, and confirming whether the current appointee is performing duties.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6150269,"Select Board declines request to admit member Morgan for remote participation",226,270000,496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5508622-70840ed454ba11ad5ab2d4f92d5b4ec2&start=270&end=496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5508622-70840ed454ba11ad5ab2d4f92d5b4ec2/thumbnail_270000.jpg","/articles/6150269/New-Hampshire/Select-Board-declines-request-to-admit-member-Morgan-for-remote-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150269-c1f7013856d8b3013118be071fbe0884/orig.mp4?Expires=1776595568&Signature=kGRIARI0scp6F7bRqHaunCQ6dNWc20RaDTw4TpGZcqTHRQAySfBnfrCtLgSqOkJ1VmTiSC57cOqLU2zgeU-SKng4UtZgdT6xIyjla5m-VaycWn7-Xd04NhjdWrb57bVYi42H6Ne7LWMscmFHUfr5a2W0oeOJX1dUnR9clBlOmw~Bo7SgyU0cCSZkzbpYfQUFSJ85l1DV5jcb35QQ7xIbDExCV3SUMHSPPx7HlCZHRJnmXIZYzeQuHEFROZPHOcG3fXT6r-EUhWjmtfE8ZL00lENbR54ww292Y6VrJV1g9vg7DNYMLXEYZx3K5W3pQNnEGpXOsOWnrRvN9WpOMirq6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Select Board voted against allowing Select Board member Morgan to participate remotely at the meeting on July 17, 2025, after a roll-call vote failed to secure consent from a majority of members physically present. The board chair asked for a motion to admit Morgan remotely; a second was recorded, and the chair then held a roll-call in which several members voted no, so the motion did not carry.

Jay, reading from the town handbook, told the board and public that \"the provisions of, RSA 91 a 2, Grama 3 shall apply to the remote participation of a select board member at a public meeting of the board by telephone or video conference only upon the consent of the majority members of the board physically present.\" Jay said the \"majority of the board physically present has not carried the motion.\" That reading framed the board's procedural discussion.

Select Board members gave several reasons for voting against admitting Morgan remotely. One member asked the public and the board to consider \"what is the benefit of not allowing him to join right now?\" and another replied that the member had \"recent absences,\" which was cited as a reason for a no vote. A member later said the decision was \"a really significant disappointing decision\" for Morgan, who the speaker said \"was on airplanes over oceans\" for work and had been elected by Brentwood residents.

Members also discussed the limits of what the remote participant would be permitted to do if admitted. One member noted that remote participation would amount to watching the livestream, saying, \"Remote participation. We live stream these meetings, which means people can watch them.\" The board chair characterized the matter as an \"internal\" select board issue and said public questions or comment about it could be taken during the public comment period.

After the roll-call failed, the board moved on to other agenda items. The question of whether to admit Morgan remotely recurred in remarks that referenced handbook language and RSA provisions and prompted a separate public complaint from an audience member who argued a short-notice meeting warranted remote participation.

The record shows the board relied on its handbook and a majority-physically-present rule to deny the request; no alternative accommodations for Morgan were adopted at the meeting.","A motion to permit Select Board member Morgan to participate remotely failed after a roll-call vote; board members cited recent absences and the town handbook and RSA provisions were read during debate.","actionData","errors"]

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Brentwood police begin review of duty firearms after safety concerns with SIG 320 model

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Residents, select board press for clearer welfare director access after delays in aid to vulnerable adults

Select Board declines request to admit member Morgan for remote participation