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Norwich Township swears in 11 firefighters and promotes one captain

Norwich Township Board of Trustees · May 19, 2026
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Summary

At a May 19 special meeting, the Norwich Township Board of Trustees held a swearing-in and promotion ceremony for 11 firefighters and one captain. Trustee Kelli Arthur Hykes called the meeting to order; the board adjourned after the ceremony following a recorded vote.

The Norwich Township Board of Trustees on May 19 held a special meeting to swear in 11 firefighters and to record the promotion of one captain, the meeting minutes show.

The brief ceremony took place at 5181 Northwest Parkway in Hilliard and was presided over by Trustee Kelli Arthur Hykes, chair. Fire Chief Dave Baird and Assistant Fire Chief Jake Wells were listed as present, along with Township Administrator Jamie Fisher and Fiscal Officer Omar Tarazi.

According to the minutes, the meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Trustee Kelli Arthur Hykes. The minutes record a swearing-in and promotional ceremony for 11 firefighters and one captain; the transcript does not list the individuals by name.

After the ceremony, Trustee Kelli Arthur Hykes moved to adjourn the special meeting at 6:17 PM. Trustee Trish Barker seconded the motion. The recorded vote was Trish Barker—Yes; Kelli Arthur Hykes—Yes; Brian Rothenberg—Absent, and the motion passed (agenda reference #260519.01). Fiscal Officer Omar Tarazi is recorded on the minutes.

No additional business or substantive policy actions are recorded in the minutes for this special meeting.