MetroWest fire chief retires; Wildwood to recognize service; Eureka chief’s visit rescheduled

Board members learned on Aug. 7 that the MetroWest Fire District chief has stepped down and that MetroWest will use an internal process to name the next chief.

City staff said the departure follows a long career at MetroWest and that an internal selection process for a successor is underway. A board member said the city plans to recognize the retiring chief at the City Council meeting in September.

Also on the agenda the board had invited Eureka Fire District Chief Scott Bartlemyth to introduce himself and describe his outlook for the district. The chief appeared by video briefly but the connection failed; the board decided to reschedule his appearance for a future meeting.

No formal action or vote was taken on either item at the Aug. 7 meeting; the chief’s retirement was reported as information and the Eureka chief’s presentation was deferred because of the failed video connection.