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Newton council notes hire of janitor, fire truck donation and town celebration plans
Summary
Council accepted Chelsea Breeze for the janitor position, noted a donated 1987 fire truck from Northrop Grumman, discussed library system changes and quality award, and outlined plans for the July town celebration and related fundraising requests.
During council reports the mayor and council members provided several administrative and event updates. Steven Jenkins reported the town received one applicant for the janitor position, Chelsea Breeze, who has been filling in and accepted the job offer. The minutes record the hire as accepted by council.
The Fire Department received a donated 1987 diesel fire truck from Northrop Grumman; the department is considering donating its oldest truck to another department. The library is switching computer systems per state library guidance; staff expect a multi‑week process to reenter catalog records. The library also received a state quality library award.
Brandon Taylor reported plans for the town celebration on July 24–25, including a possible volunteer fireworks show and a request from Green Canyon students for a fundraising booth to raise marching band funds for nationals. Brandon said the celebration committee will consider whether to subsidize fireworks this year, noting the 250th anniversary of the country. Town ski night is scheduled for March 3 at Beaver Mountain and requires RFID cards for participants.
