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Fire chief requests transfers to cover costly repairs and overtime; subcommittee approves
Summary
The finance subcommittee approved transfers restoring a $15,000 cut for vehicle repairs and moving $250,000 to cover firefighters’ overtime tied to raises and staffing decisions; Chief Katalebitz said the overtime line for FY25 will approach $650,000–$657,000 and councilors requested prior‑year comparisons.
The Holyoke Finance Subcommittee on Dec. 23 approved two transfers requested by Fire Chief Katalebitz: a $20,000 transfer to vehicle repairs and a $250,000 transfer into the department’s overtime line.
Chief Katalebitz told the committee the $20,000 request restores $15,000 removed during the budget…
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