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Select Board accepts Fire Chief David Parente’s resignation, effective March 31, 2026
Summary
The Select Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation/retirement of Fire Chief David Parente, effective March 31, 2026, and authorized the chair to send a confirming letter; members discussed whether to accept with or without prejudice and sought labor counsel input before concluding acceptance.
The Select Board voted on Nov. 24 to accept Fire Chief David Parente’s resignation effective March 31, 2026, and authorized the chair to send a letter confirming the board’s acceptance.
Board members discussed whether the acceptance should be recorded 'with prejudice' or 'without prejudice' and reviewed legal framing — noting that the court usage of those terms does not map directly to municipal personnel actions. Members said labor counsel had advised the board that it could accept the resignation without limiting future town actions if necessary. Jacob recommended accepting the resignation in a manner that preserves the town’s options; Mike moved the motion.
Mike moved that the board vote to accept the resignation of Fire Chief David Parente, effective March 31, 2026, and to authorize the chair to send a letter confirming acceptance. The motion was seconded and passed on a roll‑call vote: Laura Aye, Jacob Aye, John Aye, Mike Aye, Chair Aye. Board members thanked Chief Parente for his years of service.
