Newbury HR Board addresses police vacancy challenges
Newbury Human Resources Board discusses police staffing amid Civil Service constraints. The board met on April 27 to address two open patrolman positions and ongoing hiring restrictions, with board member Patty Fisher outlining the challenges the department faces. The Police Department rehired a
Human Resources · Meeting of April 27, 2026
Newbury Human Resources Board discusses police staffing amid Civil Service constraints. The board met on April 27 to address two open patrolman positions and ongoing hiring restrictions, with board member Patty Fisher outlining the challenges the department faces. The Police Department rehired a part-time officer and is exploring the option of hiring a police academy officer with retention requirements.
Chair Mark Gleckman advanced a $25,000 Reserve Compensation Fund Warrant Article for the May 5 town meeting, which would transfer funds from free cash rather than raise and appropriate.
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Source: the Human Resources meeting of April 27, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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