ROXBURY — April was a busy month for members of the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department.  Election of Officers was held at the annual meeting on 4/20 and officers were introduced at the annual dinner on Saturday April 25.  In addition, many individual members were recognized for their contributions to the community through actions with the Fire Department and special recognition was given through an awards ceremony.

The RVFD responded to more than 130 fire calls in the last year, and to more than 150 EMS ambulance calls for help in our community.  

On Saturday night the Department was very pleased to recognize new members who joined in this past year, including Andrea Cammer, Cristian Ortiz, Diane Lalosh and Eric Petterson, Jr.  

RVFD 2026 ELECTED OFFICERS

Chief:  Jim Bouton Jr. 

1st Assistant:  Greg Lalosh

2nd Assistant: Matt Cammer

Captain:  Aaron Dumond

Lieutenant:  Trent Perry

Engineer: Nick Agoglia

EMS Captain:  Joe Aulino 

EMS Lieutenant: Ashley Pettersen 

Chaplin:  Richard Dykstra  

Directors:

President:  Jim Bouton Sr.

Vice President:  Bill Lalosh

Treasurer:  Lynette Liberatore

Secretary: Edie Mesick

Officers new to their role elected this year include Arron DuMond, Nick Agoglia and Karen Hinkley.  

Said President Jim Bouton, Sr.:  “It is wonderful that we have new young members – our ability to support and train this next generation of firefighters and responders is a testament to the value of our services to the community”, and  he noted that the next generation of firefighter officers has already begun to take on new responsibilities and assume leadership roles – see photo. Left to right:  Aaron Dumond Capt  -  Greg Lalosh 1st Asst  -  Matt Cammer 2nd Asst  -  Nick Agoglia Engineer -   Trent Perry  Lieut.

Receiving a pin from the Department to honor for their milestone years of service, were:

Edie Mesick - 5 years

Ken Davie - 40 years

Bill Lalosh -40 years

Marty Finch - 50 years

In addition, members Ed Sanford and Kellie Sullivan were thanked for their many years of service to the community and the RVFD, as they begin their next phase of life together, moving out of the area.  In special recognition, Kellie received a plaque from the Department, honoring her 38 years of dedicated service.  

Greg Lalosh received the honor of RVFD Firefighter of the Year. Rich Dykstra was recognized as the RVFD EMS Provider of the Year.