SOUTHWICK – The Board of Selectmen voted last night to establish a screening committee to find a replacement for Fire Chief Richard Anderson, who will retire next year.
Selectman Russell Fox suggested Selectman Douglas Moglin and Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart serve on the committee.
“We should also have someone with fire experience and I thought we could ask a former fire commissioner,” said Fox.
Fox and Board Chairman Joseph Deedy agreed to include former commissioner Art Pinell.
Deedy said he would like a member of the police force to serve as well and suggested Sgt. Robert Landis. Fox then said he would like to include Police Chief David Ricardi.
“Then we would have a fifth person and he would give [the committee] an odd number,” said Fox.
The board also recognized the efforts of three police officers last night. Ricardi sent a letter to the board acknowledging exemplary work by Sgt. Donald Day, Officer Michael Westcott and Sgt. Robert Landis during the investigation of recent break-ins both in Southwick and Connecticut.
The Board also announced a fundraiser for the Police K9 unit. The event is a spaghetti supper set for Nov. 7 at The Cove at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children
