Selectmen hire police officer, town custodian unanimously
Selectmen unanimously appoint new police officer to Wakefield dispatch and town custodian. Chair Ed Gauthier and Selectmen Rich Zacher and Austin Fifield approved swear-in documentation for Justin Wix as a full-time Wakefield Police Officer authorized to patrol and serve Brookfield on a three to
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of February 3, 2026
NH BROOKFIELD — Selectmen unanimously appoint new police officer to Wakefield dispatch and town custodian. Chair Ed Gauthier and Selectmen Rich Zacher and Austin Fifield approved swear-in documentation for Justin Wix as a full-time Wakefield Police Officer authorized to patrol and serve Brookfield on a three to zero vote. In a closed executive session, the board unanimously hired Bailey Champy as custodian of Town Offices and for shoveling services; nonpublic-session minutes were sealed for one year.
Treasurer Joanne Dolbear reported the 2025 audit was complete and successful, with officials developing a Capital Assets Policy expected to strengthen the town's position for future bond needs.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of February 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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