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Hampden public‑safety chiefs flag staffing and vehicle needs; board appoints probationary firefighter
Town of Hampden Select Board and Board of Health · January 14, 2026
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Summary
Police and fire leaders told the board police remain understaffed and need a cruiser replacement and handgun updates, while fire said a forestry truck arrives in February; the board approved a motion to appoint Evan as a probationary firefighter.
Department leaders used the Jan. 12 budget kickoff to press for constrained operating requests and note pressing capital and staffing needs.
Dan, speaking for the police department, said the current-year budget is 'on track' but the department is still down one officer and 'I need to hire 1 additional officer' to reach…
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