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Torrington Board of Finance approves $31,500 from contingency for firefighter training
Summary
The Board of Finance unanimously approved a $31,500 draw from contingency to send four firefighter recruits to the spring academy, leaving a contingency balance of $126,665 and prompting discussion about recouping training costs when recruits leave.
The Torrington Board of Finance on Wednesday authorized a $31,500 transfer from the city contingency fund to pay training costs for four firefighter recruits attending the spring academy.
The motion, moved by Board of Finance member Jim Wright and seconded by member Deb Iannacito, passed unanimously. "This request is based on the fact that the new recruits will be starting the Fire Academy in the beginning of February," Fire Chief Borden told the board, explaining the department lacks funds in its training line after unexpected staffing changes.
The request follows earlier budget decisions that funded only one vacancy when the fiscal year began; the fire…
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