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Council approves several hires, promotions and board appointments including town moderator
Summary
The council confirmed multiple hires and appointments: Jessica Riotti promoted to full-time animal control officer, Philip T. Broder Jr. hired as full‑time dispatcher, James (Jay) Drew appointed tax assessor, and Christopher Kona appointed town moderator; several board reappointments were also approved.
The Richmond Town Council approved multiple personnel actions and volunteer appointments.
Police and administration presented several staffing hires: the council confirmed Jessica Riotti as a full‑time animal control officer and approved Philip T. Broder Jr. as a full‑time dispatcher. The council also appointed James (Jay) Drew as full-time tax assessor at the salary listed in the town administrator's recommendation; councilors discussed requested vacation time and indicated such employment terms may be resolved in the personnel offer process.
On appointments and commissions, the council reappointed Pauline Streitz to the Conservation Commission, reappointed several other members to town committees and approved Christopher Kona as town moderator with a term through Dec. 31, 2026. The moderator appointment prompted public comment and council discussion about application deadlines for agenda items; the mayor's office and town clerk clarified deadlines and public notice rules under the Open Meetings Act.
Council roll-call votes approved the hires and appointments as presented. Councilors asked finance and human resources to finalize employment paperwork and to return to council if employment terms (for example, the requested vacation allowance for the assessor) require further approval.
