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Board appoints Tyler Vecchio full‑time police sergeant; 4‑1 roll call
Summary
The Highland Falls Board of Trustees appointed Full‑Time Police Sergeant Tyler Vecchio effective immediately, with a maximum 26‑week probation; the motion passed 4‑1. Vecchio's family and several department members were present.
Mayor DiSalvo and the Village of Highland Falls Board of Trustees appointed Tyler Vecchio as a full‑time police sergeant effective immediately, the board recorded. Trustee Peter Carroll moved the appointment, Trustee James Ramus seconded, and the motion passed on a roll‑call vote (4 Ayes; Trustee Aleena Olivia voted Nay). The appointment is at the contractual starting rate under the police bargaining agreement with a maximum probation of 26 weeks.
Police Chief Jason Torpey recommended the appointment; Sergeant Vecchio's family and several HFPD members were present at the meeting. The board provided the formal roll‑call: Mayor DiSalvo, Trustee James Ramus, Trustee Jennifer Gargiulo and Trustee Peter Carroll voted in favor; Trustee Aleena Olivia voted against. No additional conditions were announced in open session.
