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Board confirms personnel actions: part‑time officers and HFFD new members

Board of Trustees of the Village of Highland Falls · June 15, 2026
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Summary

Trustees removed probationary status for Part‑Time Police Officer Justin Naimoli, appointed Part‑Time Officer Steevens Sainclair, and approved two new Highland Falls Fire Department junior members pending physicals.

The board acted on several personnel recommendations affecting police and fire staffing. Trustee James Ramus moved to remove the probationary status of Part‑Time Police Officer Justin Naimoli after 52 weeks of satisfactory employment; Trustee Peter Carroll seconded and the motion carried. The board then appointed Part‑Time Officer Steevens Sainclair at contractual Step 4 with a maximum 52‑week probation, per Police Chief Jason Torpey’s recommendation.

Highland Falls Fire Department Chief Erik Smith recommended two additions to the HFFD roster: David Aguilar‑Aguirre as a junior member (pending a physical) and Omari Sellers as a junior member (pending a physical). Both appointments were approved by motion and will proceed once required medical clearance is confirmed.