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Norwich trustees review fire‑department equipment, training and approve new hire
Summary
The board approved equipment purchases and training attendance for firefighters, discussed Engine #85 service, and approved the hiring of Paul Ritzenthaler as a full‑time firefighter effective Jan. 1, 1981.
Trustees considered a set of fire‑department items including uniform purchases, training approvals, equipment needs and engine maintenance.
Chief Lewis reported on moisture and ventilation needs in a storage building and recommended exhaust and vent installation (estimate recorded in the minutes). Trustees approved attendance for firefighters at state training (one fee of $9.00 recorded) and authorized certain equipment purchases; the minutes also note Engine #85 being in the shop for modification work.
Separately, trustees reviewed exam results and interviews for lieutenant and firefighter positions and approved the hiring of Paul Ritzenthaler as a full‑time firefighter with a start date of January 1, 1981. The board directed the clerk to schedule the required physicals and insurance paperwork. Motions on training and hiring were moved and seconded and recorded as approved in the minutes.
