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Trooper says Deep River response time is 11–12 minutes; board hears plan to hire one full-time officer
Summary
At a Feb. 10 Board of Finance workshop in Richard H. Smith Town Hall, Trooper Rich Burchetto told the board Deep River’s response time averages 11–12 minutes and outlined a request to hire one full-time officer; the board also reviewed capital needs, contract salary increases and vehicle mileage recording.
Trooper Rich Burchetto told the Board of Finance at a Feb. 10 special meeting that Deep River’s police response time is ‘‘11–12 minutes,’’ and said the department is seeking to hire one full‑time officer to help address staffing gaps. The meeting was held in Richard H. Smith Town Hall and was called to order by Chairman Tim Puglielli at 6:39 p.m.
Burchetto said he will schedule policing at VRHS in coordination with Chester and Essex law enforcement, describing regional coverage plans for the high school. The presentation included a review of planned capital expenses for the police budget, though the transcript does not record specific dollar amounts.
Finance Director Paula Fernald and board members discussed terms of a new contract that would include a salary increase; the transcript records discussion but no motion or vote on contract terms or salary levels. The board also discussed vehicle mileage recording for police vehicles as part of routine oversight of operational costs.
No formal motion to hire an officer or to change contract terms was recorded during the meeting. Later in the session, Board member Jackie Calamari moved to adjourn; Michael Weglarz seconded the motion. The motion passed 5–0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Attendance was recorded as Michael Weglarz, Kathryn Russell, Barry Luff, Carmella Balducci, Jackie Calamari and Chairman Tim Puglielli; Selectman Duane Gates and Finance Director Paula Fernald were listed as also present.
