Town commissioners approved the hire of Mackenzie Silvera as a full-time police officer, the commission was told at a public meeting.
Chief Sean Warren recommended Silvera, introduced her to the commission and asked Chairman Coop to move the hire; commissioners voted "Aye" and the appointment was approved. The start date and swearing-in are scheduled for July 21, 2025.
The appointment matter was presented as a personnel recommendation in open session. "I present to you as a my recommendation for hire as a full time police officer in Natana Wolfeboro," Chief Warren said while introducing Silvera. Warren said Silvera is from Tuftonborough and asked the chairman to offer the motion. Commissioner (unnamed) moved as suggested by the chief; another commissioner seconded and the vote was taken aloud: "All in favor? Aye."
Nut graf: The hire formalizes a vacancy on the town police force; the chief said Silvera completed the department's hiring process and will begin work and be sworn in on July 21, 2025.
Supporting details: Chief Warren told the commission that Silvera is a 2025 graduate of Bridgewater State with a master's degree in criminal justice, concentrating in victim and trauma studies, and that she was examined in a final executive interview by Commissioner Coop and the chief. Commissioner Wood and other commissioners offered congratulatory remarks after the vote.
Discussion vs. decision: The chief's remarks were a recommendation (discussion). The commission took a formal motion and vote to hire Ms. Silvera (decision). The transcript does not record names for the member who motioned and the member who seconded; the vote was taken by voice and the outcome recorded as affirmative.
Ending: The commission welcomed Silvera at the meeting and arranged for a swearing-in ceremony on her start date; no further personnel actions were recorded in the public portion of the meeting.