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Commissioners table traffic‑enforcement overtime grant after questions about scope and burden

Cheshire County Board of Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Summary

A state traffic‑enforcement overtime grant application (about $8,500 plus match) was discussed at length; commissioners expressed concerns about administrative burden, unclear past reporting, and community perception, and voted to table the application until sheriff’s office staff can appear.

Cheshire County commissioners on April 23 debated whether to apply for a state traffic‑enforcement overtime grant that would reimburse deputies for overtime shifts (the award would be up to $8,500 with a $2,125 match). The program reimburses overtime for coordinated patrols targeting distracted driving, DUI mobilizations and similar campaigns and requires detailed documentation and multiple reimbursement…

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