Nelson selectmen consider Police Revolving Fund; discussion continues after heated exchanges

Sep 3, 2025

Police representative J. Filipi asked the Board to place a warrant article allowing a Police Revolving Fund to retain outside-detail revenues for departmental use; the proposal prompted divided discussion, an abrupt staff exit, and no decision—Board will consult other towns.

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At the Sept. 3 Select Board meeting, J. Filipi asked the Board to place an article on the Town Warrant to establish a Police Revolving Fund that would allow officers to perform outside details with the Town cruiser and deposit all receipts into a departmental account to accumulate for Police Department use after payroll and costs are paid.

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