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Hampden officials begin search for police chief after Grama announces July 17 retirement; interim proposal discussed
Summary
Town leaders discussed hiring a search firm to fill the expected police chief vacancy after Chief Grama’s announced retirement, and reviewed an interim contract proposal that would keep Grama on part time through Labor Day if negotiated.
Town of Hampden officials opened a formal search to fill the police chief post after Chief Grama told the Select Board he intends to retire effective July 17. Town leaders discussed hiring a professional search firm for a combined internal/external recruitment and reviewed an interim-contract proposal from Grama to provide part-time coverage while the search proceeds.
The discussion matters because the town must maintain police leadership during the transition and decide whether to pay for outside recruitment help. Town Administrator said the options were to retain a search firm to run advertising, gather applications and perform assessments, or to have town staff do the initial…
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