Brookline Selectboard declines immediate commitment to Windham County regional policing

Jul 15, 2026

After public comment and board discussion, the Selectboard voted down a motion to join a Windham County Regional Policing Program, citing unclear service details and budget uncertainty on an estimated $18,000 cost.

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Mike DeSocio, chair of the Brookline Selectboard, presided as the board considered a motion to join the Windham County Regional Policing Program. Doug Wellman moved that the Town join the program and Emily Beer seconded; board members discussed resident feedback, unclear service scope and concerns about committing Town funds before voters could approve the expense.

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