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Council reviewed proposed Town Code penalty changes that would allow fines of up to $1,000 for an initial infraction and up to $5,000 for repeat violations; a detailed fine schedule is expected by summer 2026, but the revisions were not adopted at this meeting.
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The proposed code changes would increase possible penalties while keeping the initial maximum below the state-authorized limit. Council also heard that the Police Department handled 22,148 calls for service in 2025 and requested enhanced retirement benefits to help retain command staff. The council approved $1,697,154.29 in invoices, confirmed Michael Brophy to a parks and recreation advisory board, and took no decisions during the closed session about a potential business or industrial project.
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