Branford Town Council schedules workshop to discuss fire department concerns, addresses vacant seat

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A range of topics were discussed during the Tuesday, Nov. 12, regular meeting of the Branford Town Council, including continued discussions regarding the Branford Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) and the process for filling the Post 3 seat left vacant by Councilman Charlie Daniels's unexpected resignation. The evening began with the council reviewing its regular agenda items, eventually turning to the fire department's report. BVFD Chief Robert Yates stood to address the room, providing an extensive report on the department's progress in firefighter training, compliance with the State Fire Marshal's mandates, and emergency response effort