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2026, Newman City Council Meeting, 07-14-2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Recreation Gears Up for Soccer Season, Movie Night Announced; Environmental Sampling Underway
The recreation department is preparing for the upcoming soccer season, starting mid-August. A community movie night is scheduled for the upcoming Saturday, with kids' activities beginning around 6:00 p.m. Sponsors for this movie night are Public Works and Ancient Organics. Mosquito abatement will be conducted prior to the movie. Additionally, the city is managing landscaping and weed removal for a grant, performing a summer sampling event for stormwater collection and treatment, and capturing agricultural water during the dry season.
City Council Approves Employment Agreement for New Police Chief Raymond Fromstead
The City Council reviewed and approved an employment agreement for Raymond Fromstead as the new Police Chief. The agreement includes a starting salary, eligibility for step increases, and benefits consistent with other department heads. Fromstead, with over 20 years of experience in the Merced County Sheriff's Department, will officially start on July 27th, with a swearing-in ceremony planned for the following meeting.
Treasurer's Reports Suspended Pending Audit Completion
The Treasurer's reports are temporarily suspended due to the beginning of the audit season. The reports are expected to be available in September after the audit is completed.
Police Department Awaits New Chief; Fire Department to Conduct Live Fire Training
The police department has no specific reports for the evening but is anticipating the new chief's start date on July 27th. Fire Chief Bowen noted that the department will participate in a 3-day live fire training exercise in Patterson next week, advising residents not to be alarmed by smoke. Chief Bowen also stated he would follow up on a previous SCBA assessment mentioned at the last meeting.
Veteran Circle Brick Sale Campaign Launched; Project Nears Bidding Phase
The city is launching a marketing campaign for the Veteran Circle brick sale, which will run for 6-8 weeks in local publications like the Tuesday Review and Westside Index. The project is anticipated to go out to bid by the end of the month or early August, with a bid award expected in early September. The goal is to have the project substantially complete by the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Information and order forms for the bricks are available online, in person at events like movie nights, and by calling the city.
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