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March 24, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Randy L. Parker, John W. Hoagland, Norman A. Hills
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes from February 18, 2026, March 3, 2026 and March 10, 2026
Approve each set of minutes as presented
To approve each set of minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to approve each set of minutes as presented. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Request for Full Time Police Officer Appointments
Appoint Mr. O'Brien as a full-time police officer for a one-year probationary period effective March 21, 2026
To appoint Mr. O'Brien as a full-time police officer for a one-year probationary period effective March 21, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint Mr. O'Brien as a full-time police officer for a one-year probationary period effective March 21, 2026. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Appoint Mr. Cardelli as a full-time police officer for a one-year ; probationary period effective March 21, 2026
To appoint Mr. Cardelli as a full-time police officer for a one-year ; probationary period effective March 21, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint Mr. Cardelli as a full-time police officer for a one-year ; probationary period effective March 21, 2026. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Appoint Mr. Randall as a full-time police officer for a one-year probationary period effective March 29, 2026
To appoint Mr. Randall as a full-time police officer for a one-year probationary period effective March 29, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint Mr. Randall as a full-time police officer for a one-year probationary period effective March 29, 2026. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Request for Reappointment
Appoint Sgt
To appoint Sgt. Paquette as a full-time Sergeant effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to appoint Sgt. Paquette as a full-time Sergeant effective immediately. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
That Ms. Connor be reappointed as the Inspector of Animals and Mr. Mello be appointed as the Assistant
To that Ms. Connor be reappointed as the Inspector of Animals and Mr. Mello be appointed as the Assistant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved that Ms. Connor be reappointed as the Inspector of Animals and Mr. Mello be appointed as the Assistant. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Reappoint Mr. Horrocks as requested
To reappoint Mr. Horrocks as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to reappoint Mr. Horrocks as requested. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Approval of Aquaculture Renewal
Renew Ms. Brodeur's Aquaculture License as requested for three years
To renew Ms. Brodeur's Aquaculture License as requested for three years.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to renew Ms. Brodeur's Aquaculture License as requested for three years. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Request for Special One Day Alcohol License
Approve the Special One Day Alcohol License as requested
To approve the Special One Day Alcohol License as requested.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to approve the Special One Day Alcohol License as requested. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
Accept Donation from Friends of Marion Fireworks
Accept a donation from the Friends of Marion Fireworks in the amount of $43,500.00
To accept a donation from the Friends of Marion Fireworks in the amount of $43,500.00.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hills moved to accept a donation from the Friends of Marion Fireworks in the amount of $43,500.00. Mr. Hoagland seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Hoagland)
Water Meter Conversion Letters
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoagland moved to adjourn. Mr. Hills seconded. VOTE 3-0-0.” (Motion: Hoagland, second: Hills)
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