All 11 members of Newburgh’s volunteer fire department quit their jobs after the town selectmen refused to reinstate the former chief, officials said.
The selectmen met Monday to vote whether to reinstate former Chief Glen Williamson, who officially resigned in August. He worked for the department for more than 20 years, the last 10 as chief earning $4,000 a year, he said. During the meeting, the firefighters presented the selectmen with a list of demands, which were rejected, according to a statement from the town.
That’s when the firefighters and former chief walked out.