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Select board appoints Tyler Hough as rescue chief

Shapleigh Select Board · August 4, 2026
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Summary

The board unanimously appointed Tyler Hough as rescue chief in a 3-0 vote; Hough thanked the board and outlined immediate priorities including staffing, AED purchases and training.

The select board nominated and appointed Tyler Hough as the town's new rescue chief. The nomination was moved and seconded and the board approved the appointment 3-0. Following the vote, Hough thanked the board and said he looked forward to working with staff and volunteers.

Hough reported operational updates for July, including 30 calls for the month, receipt of the department's DEA license, orders for two AEDs (one for the transfer station and one for the fire department), and five new rescue-applicant submissions to be processed. The administrator noted the appointment is for a one-year term and instructed Hough to see the town clerk to be sworn in.