Wales Selectmen Set to Reappoint Fire Chief, Town Counsel; Parks Commission Eyes Beach Fence Funding
Selectmen: Fire Chief reappointment leads agenda
The Board of Selectmen met June 22 with a slate of reappointments on the agenda, headlined by Fire Chief John S. Croke IV for a three-year term running 2026 through 2029. The board also was scheduled to reappoint KP Law, P.C. as Town Counsel for a one-year term and Dario Camacho as Police Lieutenant for a one-year term, along with four part-time police officers. All reappointments were listed as effective July 1, 2026.
The agenda also included a change to Executive Secretary office hours: Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.
Note: Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so the agenda reflects what was scheduled for action, not confirmed outcomes.
Town Clerk: Signature certification for initiative petitions
The Board of Registrars met June 23 to certify signatures for Initiative Petitions Round 2 and to approve minutes from a May 7, 2026 meeting. This was a routine procedural session. Minutes have not yet been published.
Veterans' Services: May payroll and budget review
The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District met June 24 to approve May 2026 payroll and accounts payable, review a May 2026 cash reconciliation and bank statement, and review FY26 budget balances as of May 31, 2026. The agenda also included approval of minutes from April 29 and May 27, 2026, and a report from Veterans' Service Officer Jason Burgener. Minutes have not yet been published.
Parks Commission: Union Road Beach fence, Needham Park dispute
The Wales Parks Commission met June 27 to review its budget and allocate funds for a fence at Union Road Beach. Commissioners also planned to pay current invoices for Slims, continue discussion of disputed land boundaries at Needham Park, and plan for installation and maintenance of large yellow buoys.
The agenda included a partnership proposal with the Norcross Wildlife Foundation for a Pocket Grant Program aimed at local beach and park improvements. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
- **Cemetery Commission — July 7, 2026:** Reorganization of the commission, a mowing contract identified as 2016-1627, setting of flat stones, fence repair, and discussion of summer help.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Wales board set to reappoint fire chief, other officials
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