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Board of Public Safety Meeting

May 6, 2026 · Torrington, CT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-05-06 (DOCX)
Retrieved May 12, 2026 from www.torringtonct.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Molly Spino (Mayor)
✓ Doug Benedetto (Commissioner)
✓ Tylar Young (Commissioner)
✓ Joe McElroy (Commissioner)
✓ Cindy Sherwood (Commissioner)
✓ Darlene Battle (Commissioner)
✓ Eric Green (Commissioner)
✓ William Baldwin (Police Chief)
✓ Bart Barown (Deputy Police Chief)
✓ David Tripp (Fire Chief)
✓ Randall Chesanek (Deputy Fire Chief)
✓ Jeff Ganung (EMS Manager)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#Acceptance of minutes

APPROVED Unanimous

#Police department reports

APPROVED Unanimous

#Purchase of coin-operated parking meters

APPROVED Unanimous

#Police department vehicle purchase

APPROVED Unanimous

#Fire department reports

APPROVED Unanimous

#EMS provider reports

APPROVED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

Public Comment

Public comments regarding fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department
#2

Accept Minutes

Acceptance of regular meeting minutes from April 1, 2026
#3

Police Department Reports

Acceptance of police department reports for March 2026
#4

Police Department - Purchase of Coin-Operated Parking Meters

Purchase of coin-operated parking meters from Mackay Meters, Inc.
#5

Fire Department Reports

Acceptance of fire department reports for March 2026

Public Comments

9 speakers
David Tripp, Jr. · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke about challenges faced by Torrington Fire Department and requested budget adjustments

John Field · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke about fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Karen Thomas · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke in support of restoring Torringford Fire Department

Marilyn Plaskiewicz · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke in support of restoring Torringford Fire Department

Sharon Waagner · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke about improving fire safety

Timothy O'Donnell · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke about frustration regarding fire department and requested improvements

Glenn Royals · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke about importance of fire and police departments

Buddy Milo · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke in support of Torringford Fire Department

Bob Peppler · Topic: Fire safety and restoration of Torringford Fire Department

Spoke in support of Torringford Fire Department