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The board approved an extension of bid PDU023082322 with Fairfield Uniform Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, for police department uniforms for fiscal year 2025-26 in an amount not to exceed $55,000. The item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; funding was reported as available in the police uniform allowance line of the FY 2025-26 budget and the city council had previously approved the motion.

The board also voted to accept Police Chief Baldwin's reports for April, May and June 2025; Interim Fire Chief Tripp's reports for the same months; and the EMS provider activity report for April\u0006June 2025. Commissioners raised questions about unpaid parking fines in the police report and about elevated overtime in the fire reports.

On parking fines, Chief Baldwin said many outstanding fines date back nearly 20 years and the department is consulting with corporation counsel about options, noting some accounts are likely uncollectible and that the city recently amended downtown parking fines. \"We're going to talk with corporation counsel,\" Baldwin said, adding the department is working with clerical staff and the traffic division to pursue collection and that a budgeted program (T2) may help hold debtors accountable.

Interim Fire Chief Tripp described higher overtime in April\u0006June as the result of several extended absences (workers' compensation, military leave and an injured battalion chief) and training commitments such as a hazmat refresher. Tripp reported the department is down on staffing but recruiting; the new engine arrived and is being outfitted and used for driver training. Tripp said the department is coordinating with volunteer companies including Drakeville and Toringford to improve response capacity.

Trinity EMS described a July cardiac-arrest response that involved multiple arrhythmias, nine defibrillations, a period of return of spontaneous circulation, external pacing and hospital transport to Saint Mary's Hospital. The patient was discharged Aug. 3 against medical advice and, according to Trinity, left the hospital with no neurological deficits. Trinity also reported purchases of six Power Pro 2 powered stretchers (noted cost: about $30,000 each) and procurement of additional video laryngoscopes for all paramedic units.

Board members praised the departments for community events. Commissioners and staff reported on National Night Out and other outreach; the volunteer fire department reported recruitment of six new firefighters and continued training. The board heard procedural motions to accept multiple sets of minutes from earlier meetings and table a policy-subcommittee item; these were approved on voice votes or recorded as abstentions where noted in the minutes.

Votes at a glance
- Extension of bid PDU023082322 (Fairfield Uniform Company) for police uniforms, <= $55,000: approved (voice vote). Funding: FY 2025-26 police uniform allowance. City council previously approved the item.
- Acceptance of police chief reports (April\u0006June 2025): approved (voice vote).
- Acceptance of interim fire chief reports (April\u0006June 2025): approved (voice vote).
- Acceptance of EMS provider activity report (April\u0006June 2025): approved (voice vote).
- Acceptance of Officer Nicole Mueller as regular member after probation (effective 08/05/2025): approved (see separate personnel article).
- Multiple sets of meeting minutes and procedural motions (see minutes for full roll calls): approved; several commissioners recorded abstentions on specific minutes as noted in meeting record.

The board adjourned after brief member remarks and invited commissioners and the public to view the new engine parked outside.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 6, 2025 | Board of Public Safety Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Torrington Board of Public Safety approved a one-year extension for police uniforms, accepted police, fire and EMS reports for April\u0006June 2025, and heard from Trinity EMS about a multi-defibrillation cardiac-arrest save and new equipment purchases.","taxTitle","Torrington, Northwest Hills County, Connecticut","taxId",52777,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483091,"Torrington promotes Madeline Gellamino to sergeant; first woman in department's supervisory ranks",706,87000,793000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5550492-4a827ed27cdd0c79ee7e0513a57c79eb&start=87&end=793","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5550492-4a827ed27cdd0c79ee7e0513a57c79eb/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6483091/Torrington/Northwest-Hills-County/Connecticut/Torrington-promotes-Madeline-Gellamino-to-sergeant-first-woman-in-departments-supervisory-ranks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483091-083cd6498b8120351cfe795e58671891/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154458&Signature=WrGJlrQwGFpaQ1eM9W6yoOONIE~OvmlS3hw86~xLWrL-MeReYSC~Gxxr7tHFJQFhWOSzE9ic9Gb9pXj2P601qqXEoAahAG1BtYtURK~bFnEHbbXy1lWp6ZbilUXE0p0ngGSKcTM2RHKDAI~bC-VzXoRi95Cy7RKhfJC4biDDkjqkABupxIQT0dQvXzfhv~5ZjMQjPL3r86vlPIg2ZMf83kgnnybgyLWi5pdPkFLwlrTl~B7mekPboR0UpRoaaWTebNbnP6~LiXQ2Ucv-wikCODFCFkpUPSY7aWHHgQZJ4zJmGawv0xfnzfCG3KHCuEcy7RA8dSqs9oj5mRlpQK1sGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington Board of Public Safety on Wednesday promoted Detective Madeline Gellamino to the rank of sergeant and confirmed another officer's completion of probation.

Chief Baldwin introduced Gellamino at a small ceremony after the board voted to approve the promotion on the recommendation of the chief. Commissioner Joel McLeod moved the promotion and Commissioner Doug Benedetto seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Gellamino, a 22-year veteran of the Torrington Police Department who has served 12 years in the detective division, will serve as the patrol supervisor on the evening shift and wear badge number 315. \"Promotions are not given. They are earned,\" Chief Baldwin said, adding that the promotion follows a recommendation from department leadership. Baldwin also asked the room to observe a moment of silence for the late Sergeant Nicholas Littery before remarks on the promotion.

Deputy Chief Barone described the sergeant role to the assembled guests: \"A Torrington police sergeant is a supervisor who is traditionally assigned to supervise a shift or specialized unit...the sergeant's rank is the most important rank in the police organization.\" Madeline Gellamino took the oath of office administered by Mayor Eleanor Carbone and received her badge in a pinning performed by her husband, Darren Gellamino.

The chief recited Gellamino's service record: prior assignment in the narcotics unit; appointment as the department's first school resource officer at Torrington High School; membership on Connecticut Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Investigation Team (MDT) and the Internet Crimes Against Children task force; bilingual Spanish skills; a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Interamericana University of Puerto Rico; and multiple departmental awards, including two exceptional duty medals. Baldwin also noted Gellamino's long involvement with the Torrington Police Cadet Program and local Special Olympics fundraising and service efforts.

Separately, the board accepted Officer Nicole Mueller as a regular member of the Torrington Police Department after she completed her probationary period effective Aug. 5, 2025. Commissioner McLeod moved the probation confirmation; Commissioner Benedetto seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.

The chief and deputy chief thanked family members, department staff and community members who attended the ceremony.","The Torrington Board of Public Safety on Aug. 6 promoted Detective Madeline Gellamino to sergeant, a 22-year department veteran and the first woman elevated to a supervisory rank. The board also confirmed one officer's completion of probation.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves uniform contract and accepts departmental reports; EMS and fire officials highlight life-saving response and new equipment

Torrington promotes Madeline Gellamino to sergeant; first woman in department's supervisory ranks