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Bristol City introduces new fire chief as long‑time chief retires
Summary
Mayor Jake Holmes introduced Donald Stacey Farley as Bristol’s new fire chief after a closed session on personnel; council members thanked outgoing Chief Mike Armstrong for his years of service and welcomed Chief Farley.
Following a closed session on personnel matters, Mayor Jake Holmes introduced Donald Stacey Farley as the city’s new fire chief on Jan. 27.
Council certified the closed session by roll call. Holmes presented Chief Farley to the council and publicly thanked outgoing Chief Mike Armstrong for his years of service and leadership; councilmembers Becky Nave and Anthony Farnum offered remarks expressing gratitude to Armstrong and support for the new chief. Council did not take additional formal action about the fire department during the meeting beyond the introduction and public acknowledgements.
Staff indicated confidence in the leadership transition; no start date or personnel terms for Chief Farley were provided in the meeting record.
