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Atkinson selectmen commend officer, swear in new public‑safety hires and approve sergeant appointment
Summary
Atkinson’s Board of Selectmen honored Officer Tyler Apher for a life‑saving response, swore in three new police officers and approved the hiring of John Pollett as police sergeant effective Feb. 16, 2026, in a 5‑0 vote.
The Town of Atkinson Board of Selectmen on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, honored a police officer for a life‑saving response, swore in new public‑safety personnel and approved a sergeant appointment.
Police Chief Tim Crowley told the board that Officer Tyler Apher had saved the life of a resident while on duty; the board recorded that Apher will receive a commendation. Crowley also announced that new police officers John Mey, Charlie D'Avolio and Tyler Apher were sworn in during the meeting.
Vice Chair Bob Worden moved to hire John Pollett as a police sergeant, effective Feb. 16, 2026, at a rate of $40.65 per hour. Selectman Bill Friel seconded the motion. The motion passed, recorded vote 5‑0‑0.
Interim Fire Chief Andy Murphy presented new firefighters and EMTs — Lt. Tom Gleason, Logan Benko and Tyler Whitley — who were sworn in at the meeting.
The board recorded these personnel actions and the planned effective date for the sergeant hire; no further procedural conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.
