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Farmington department heads outline staffing shortfalls, Tunxis Mead grant and cybersecurity concerns
Summary
Public works, recreation, community services, IT, finance and HR leaders updated the council on staffing vacancies, major grants (including a $1M Tunxis Mead award), ongoing capital work, equipment needs and cybersecurity risks; public works emphasized hiring and equipment replacement challenges.
Department heads used the Feb. 10 council meeting to introduce their offices and flag immediate operational priorities.
Public Works Director Les Arnold said the department covers engineering, permitting, highway and wastewater operations and is short several frontline positions; he described aging equipment and the need for additional staff to meet public expectations for timely service. On the third‑bridge application, Arnold said a federal DOT debrief produced high scores in five of eight sections and staff are awaiting letters of support from congressional offices and DOT before submitting a revised…
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