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Winchester approves $15,000 police line‑item transfer to outfit officer and cover vehicle repairs
Summary
The Board of Selectmen approved a $15,000 transfer within the police budget to buy uniforms and ballistic equipment for a newly hired certified officer ($4,000), raise the vehicle maintenance line to $10,000 to cover four outstanding bills and a transmission repair, and restore supplies and materials by $1,000.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $15,000 internal transfer within the police department budget to cover equipment for a new certified hire, vehicle maintenance bills and supplies.
Finance Director Amber (last name not provided) explained the request: $4,000 to outfit a newly hired certified officer with clothing and equipment (including a ballistic vest); $10,000 to increase the maintenance‑of‑vehicles line to pay four outstanding invoices and address a disabling transmission on a Tahoe; and $1,000 to replenish supplies and medical equipment for patrol cruisers after a state‑mandated update exhausted that line.
Selectmen moved and seconded the transfer, which was described in detail in the action request. The motion passed unanimously. Staff noted the transfers are covered within the police department’s overall budget and will ensure the new officer can start fully equipped and that vehicles remain in service.
