Mayor proposes 50 to 60 layoffs to balance Warren budget

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Warren Mayor Michael J. O'Brien

WARREN — The city administration will present a balanced budget to city council on Monday that includes the layoff of 50 to 60 city employees, Mayor Michael O’Brien said.

The city began notifying the affected employees Thursday.

The cuts are expected to reduce the ranks of the police and fire departments by 15 to 20 employees each and produce changes in the way both departments operate.

For instance, O’Brien and Fire Chief Ken Nussle said the fire department is likely to close the Atlantic Street fire station because of the loss in staffing.

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