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Select Board honors retired Brookline police officer Deborah Hatch for civic service
Summary
At its March 17 workshop the Select Board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing retired Brookline police officer Deborah Hatch for 16 years of service and recent selection as the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus's 2026 "Black Excellence on the Hill" award.
The Brookline Select Board on March 17 unanimously approved a proclamation honoring retired police officer Deborah (Debbie) Hatch for her years of service to the town and recent selection by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus as a recipient of its 2026 Black Excellence on the Hill Award.
Chair Bernard Green read the proclamation citing Hatch's decades-long ties to Brookline, her role as the police department's first Black female officer beginning in 1998, and her civic volunteer work including leadership in youth athletics and service on town committees and commissions. The proclamation also noted that Hatch was nominated for the honor by State Representative Tommy Bullo.
Hatch, who was present, accepted the proclamation and thanked the board: "It's been an honor to serve this town and I'll continue to do so to the best of my ability," she said.
The board approved the proclamation by voice vote; Select Board members John Vancoy, Paul Warren, David Pearlman and Mike Gordonstein each indicated their support when the chair called the roll.
The proclamation will be filed in the town record and the Select Board's office will provide the honoree with a signed copy.
