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Waterford selectmen approve $20,000 out-of-series police transfer, forward to Board of Finance
Summary
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an FY26 out-of-series transfer request from Police Chief Marc Balestracci for $20,000 to cover fuel, end-of-life equipment replacement and higher ammunition and ballistic protection costs and will forward the request to the Board of Finance.
The Waterford Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to approve an out-of-series FY26 transfer request of $20,000 from Police Chief Marc Balestracci to cover fuel through the fiscal year and to replace equipment that has reached the end of its lifecycle.
According to the meeting minutes, the funds will also address increased costs for ammunition and ballistic protection. Selectman Rich Muckle made the motion and Selectman Greg Attanasio seconded; the vote was recorded as 3-0 in favor. The board instructed that, if approved at this level, the transfer be forwarded to the Board of Finance for action consistent with municipal budget procedures.
Why it matters: the transfer addresses operational shortfalls and cost increases in the police department’s FY26 budget; forwarding it to the Board of Finance is the next procedural step for local budget adjustments.
No public testimony opposing or modifying the request was recorded in the minutes.
