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Taunton delegation urges temporary authority for police chief during move to new public safety facility
Summary
State lawmakers testifying before the Joint Committee on Public Service asked for a home rule petition to allow Taunton’s police chief extra authority during the transition into a new public safety building to ensure continuity of operations and public safety.
State lawmakers representing Taunton told the Joint Committee on Public Service on Tuesday that a home rule petition is needed to allow the city’s police chief to oversee a safe transition into a new public safety facility.
Senator Kelly Doonan, State Senator for the Third Bristol and Plymouth District, said she filed the petition to cover an operational transition while the city moves into a new building. “...with that transition period is the reason we…
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