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Newberry Township board amends agenda and accepts police chief's resignation effective Jan. 5, 2026
Summary
The Newberry Township Board of Supervisors amended the agenda under Act 65 of 2021 to consider and then accept the written resignation of Chief of Police Steven Lutz, effective Jan. 5, 2026, waiving the employment-agreement notice and authorizing payment of accrued vacation and sick leave and pension administration.
The Newberry Township Board of Supervisors amended its Dec. 22, 2025 agenda under Act 65 of 2021 to consider a resignation that was received after the agenda was posted and then accepted the resignation of the township's chief of police.
The board reported receipt of a written resignation from Steven Lutch (the transcript spells the surname both "Lutch" and "Lutz"). The resignation is dated Dec. 21, 2025 and requests an effective resignation date of Jan. 5, 2026. A board member moved to accept the resignation effective Jan. 5, 2026, to waive the notice period in the employment agreement, and to authorize payment of accrued and vested vacation and sick leave and the administration of pension benefits in accordance with the employment agreement, township policy and applicable law; another board member seconded the motion and the chair announced the motion carried.
Following the vote, board members offered statements thanking the chief for his service. One board member said, "it's with heavy heart that I accept your resignation. You've been an outstanding employee of the township and a great friend," and another echoed appreciation for the chief's service.
The board did not read specific financial figures related to payout amounts on the record; the employment agreement, township policy and applicable law were cited as the governing documents for benefits administration. The meeting adjourned after a brief closing exchange.
