Fire and police chiefs report May activity; hose testing, rescue training and ongoing investigations noted

At the June 10 meeting the Selectboard received monthly reports from the town's public-safety leaders.

Fire department: Chief Sanborn reported the department responded to 11 calls in May (seven medical calls, one motor-vehicle crash, one fire alarm, one chimney fire and one mutual-aid call). Department members completed water-supply training and hose testing was scheduled for June 17 on Townshed Road. The minutes also show department members will attend vehicle-rescue training on June 20 alongside Fairlee, Piermont and Lyme fire departments. The old rescue truck and a utility bumper were placed for sale online after removal of the radio.

Police department: Chief Bachus reported the department responded to 104 calls for service in May, including three criminal-mischief calls, one noise complaint, one domestic disturbance, one suspicious-activity call, two animal-assistance calls, two welfare checks, four alarm calls and 51 motor-vehicle stops that resulted in eight summonses; the remaining calls were administrative. New Hampshire State Police assisted on 13 calls. From prior months' activity, arrests were recorded for animal cruelty and two additional arrests for violation of a protection order and multiple vehicle offenses; Bachus said he is continuing to investigate a subsequent animal-abuse case. Bachus also said he will complete continuing-education requirements to recertify his Emergency Medical Responder license, which expires in September 2026.

Why it matters: These reports provide the public record of emergency-response activity, training and ongoing investigations that could affect public safety and resource needs.

What happens next: Hose testing and vehicle-rescue training were scheduled in June; the police department retains ongoing investigative responsibilities noted in the minutes.