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Berwick’s mayor, Duval Arthur, announced the appointment of Jody Acosta as the town’s new fire chief during their monthly council meeting. The mayor expressed his enthusiasm about the decision, noting that Jody’s qualifications have been highly praised to the council. Upon his introduction, Acosta recognized and thanked family members who were present for their support.
Chief Acosta is already looking to build a larger volunteer team, sharing that 12 new applications have been received. When asked about any issues since the last meeting, he mentioned minor adjustments are being made but confidently stated that a solid plan is in place. The appointment was officially accepted with a motion and a second to confirm Jody as the new chief.