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Select board appoints Michael Kelly as volunteer fire chief, effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The Candia select board approved the appointment of Michael Kelly as chief of the Candia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department effective Jan. 1, 2026, following a letter of recommendation and brief remarks from Kelly.
The Candia select board voted to appoint Michael Kelly as chief of the Candia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, effective Jan. 1, 2026, after receiving a written recommendation from the department.
Staff member (S2) read a letter presenting the department's formal recommendation and described Kelly's experience. Michael Kelly (S3), who spoke after the recommendation was read, said he understood he had "big shoes to fill" and that he was "up for the challenge" and looked forward to continuing to work with the department.
A member of the board moved to appoint Kelly to the post for a three‑year term as recommended; the board confirmed that, by policy, the chief serves at the pleasure of the select board. Members thanked outgoing Chief Dean for his service and expressed confidence in the transition.
The appointment motion was approved by voice; the transcript records the motion and an affirmative voice vote but does not report a roll‑call tally in full. The board also agreed to include the recommendation and Kelly's letter as attachments to the meeting record.
The board took no further formal action related to the fire department at this meeting.
