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Temple–Greenville police chief to retire April 30; board to meet on interim appointment
Summary
Chief McTague notified the Temple–Greenville Police Joint Board that he will retire April 30 after 35 years as a chief; the board accepted his resignation and scheduled a meeting with Sgt. Mike Needham to discuss an interim appointment.
Chief McTague told the Temple–Greenville Police Joint Board on April 6 that he will retire effective April 30 after 35 years as a police chief, 22 of them with the Temple–Greenville department. The board accepted his resignation following a motion and second and expressed thanks for his service.
McTague recommended appointing Sgt. Mike Needham as interim chief, noting Needham’s roughly 22 years with the town. Select board member Charles Buttrick moved to accept the resignation; George Willard seconded and the motion passed. The board agreed to meet at 5:00 p.m. on the coming Thursday in Greenville with Sgt. Mike Needham to discuss whether he will accept the interim post.
The board members said they appreciated McTague’s years of service to Temple and Greenville. McTague told the board he would be available to advise Sgt. Needham during a transition if Needham chooses to accept the interim role. The meeting record does not show a formal vote to appoint an interim chief during the April 6 meeting.
The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. in Temple.
