Act 162: Selectboard notes State now designates Fire Chief as Town Fire Warden
July 08, 2026 | Putney, Windham County, Vermont
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The Selectboard discussed Act 162, which took effect July 1, 2026 and specifies that the Fire Chief automatically serves as the Town’s Fire Warden. The minutes list Russell Ellis as the current Fire Warden, Marc Fellows as Assistant Fire Warden, and Brian Harlow as the Fire Chief. Aileen Tulloch requested the record reflect that, in her view, Act 162 invalidated existing fire department chains of command in a number of towns over the July Fourth weekend without prior notice.
The board acknowledged receipt of the letter reflecting the change; no formal board action was recorded beyond noting the statutory change and listing current local officers in the minutes.
The board acknowledged receipt of the letter reflecting the change; no formal board action was recorded beyond noting the statutory change and listing current local officers in the minutes.
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