Board of Police Commissioners - Minutes - 03/09/2026

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
March 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner J.
Dimmock
ABSENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: Chief M. Balestracci, LT D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop,
LT P. Flanagan, Admin. Sgt. M. Fedor, Traffic Officer M. Devine,
Training Officer M. Bellos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gelinas called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. A
Quorum was established.
PUBLIC INPUT: Helen Kwasniewski requested additional patrols in Quaker Hill due to
increased ATV, E-Bike and motorcycle activity in the area due to the recent improvement in the
weather. She also requested action be taken on late-night loud music expected in the upcoming
months from a local college.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the March 4, 2026 Special Meeting minutes. Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Report was received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for February
February report was received.
b. Youth Reports for February
February report was received.
c. Investigative Services for February
February report was received.
d. Training Report for February
February report was received.
e. Support Services Report for February
February report was received.
f. Patrol Report for February
February report was received.
g. Animal Control Report for February
February report was received.
h. Community Engagement Report for February
February report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
Police Commissioner Association - LT Ferland provided information on the Police
Commissioners Association meeting schedule and locations for the Commissioners’
consideration regarding potential membership. After discussion, Commissioner Gelinas agreed
to inquire about attending a Zoom meeting before making a decision on membership.

NEW BUSINESS:
a. Flock Discussion —LT Ferland shared information regarding how the WPD handles
information received from Flock cameras. He outlined the internal measures the
department has implemented to ensure compliance with existing polices and to prevent
potential misuse of information. LT Ferland also discussed language that will need to be
incorporated into future contracts with Flock.
b. Executive Session
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to enter
into Executive Session including LT Ferland at 5:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:27 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gamble to
adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary