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Sudbury manager swears in new fire chief, flags Municipal Empowerment Bill and possible federal funding pause that could exceed $1 million
Summary
Town Manager Andy Sheehan announced Tim Choate was sworn in as the town's new fire chief and briefed the Select Board on two fiscal developments: a proposed Municipal Empowerment Bill and an uncertain pause of some federal funding by the Office of Management and Budget that could affect Sudbury by more than $1 million.
Town Manager Andy Sheehan told the Select Board on Feb. 4 that Tim Choate was sworn in as Sudbury's new fire chief and that Chief John Whalen retired after a long career in the service.
"Tim took office today, following the retirement of Chief John Whalen," Sheehan said, thanking Whalen for a 45-year career in the fire service and 14 years serving Sudbury.
Sheehan also briefed the board on state and federal developments that could affect the town's finances. He said Gov. Healey released a Municipal Empowerment Bill that contains a range of proposals to give cities and towns more revenue options; staff will track whether the package passes as a…
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