BOWDOINHAM — The Board of Selectmen will announce tonight the upcoming retirement of the town’s fire chief, Jack Tourtelotte, who was appointed fire chief in 1999.
Tourtelotte’s retirement is effective April 1.
The board will also act on the job description of fire chief, as it does whenever a position opens. Town Manager William Post said the job description hasn’t changed much but was put in a new format that matches other job descriptions.
Selectmen are also expected to discuss the process for hiring a chief. The current fire department ordinance states that the board shall appoint the fire chief, but doesn’t say how, according to Post. He is recommending the board approach the hiring like any other position, other than posting internally first.
The Board of Selectmen is also scheduled to authorize Post to waive foreclosure on certain tax liens; and act on the municipal budget calendar. The board will also discuss the Sagadahoc County Budget Advisory Committee Caucus.
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