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Shrewsbury swears in firefighter-paramedic Joseph Smith; chief reports recent hires and pending vacancy

Board of Aldermen, City of Shrewsbury · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Joseph Smith was sworn in as firefighter/paramedic Jan. 27. Fire Chief Chris Amenn said another candidate recently accepted an offer and the chief is awaiting a department retirement date before filling a remaining vacancy.

The Board of Aldermen opened the meeting by swearing in Joseph Smith as a firefighter/paramedic.

Fire Chief Chris Amenn reported that the department currently has a vacancy, that a job offer made on Jan. 23 was accepted by a candidate, and that Chief Amenn is awaiting an official retirement date from a current employee before extending a further offer to fill the remaining open position.

The minutes record the swearing-in and the personnel update; they do not record any votes or further personnel actions at the Jan. 27 session.