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Act 162 prompts appointment: Dennis Pike Sr. named Deputy Forest Fire Warden
Summary
Following Act 162 (effective July 1, 2026), which makes the Fire Chief the automatic Forest Fire Warden, Fire Chief Janovsky appointed Dennis Pike Sr. as Deputy Forest Fire Warden; the Selectboard approved the appointment with three in favor and one abstention.
Act 162, effective July 1, 2026, makes the local Fire Chief the Forest Fire Warden while allowing the chief to appoint deputies to assist with issuing burn permits. At the July 8 meeting, Fire Chief (Stanley) Janovsky appointed Dennis Pike Sr. as Deputy Forest Fire Warden. The Selectboard approved the appointment by motion; the minutes record three votes in favor and Mr. Pike abstaining from the vote.
The appointment aims to ensure compliance with the new statutory role and to delegate authority for burn-permit responsibilities. The board's action formally records the town's implementation of the new state requirement.
