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Maybrook honors retiring Chief Amthor and appoints Deputy Chief Dennis Barnett
Summary
Mayor Dennis Leahy recognized Police Chief Arnold “Butch” Amthor’s retirement effective Jan. 31, 2026, and the board unanimously appointed Deputy Chief Dennis Barnett to succeed him at an annual salary of $34,000. Barnett thanked the board for its trust.
Mayor Dennis Leahy opened remarks recognizing the retirement of Police Chief Arnold “Butch” Amthor, praising Amthor’s leadership and long service. "This evening marks both a sad and a happy occasion as we recognize the retirement of Village of Maybrook Police Chief Arnold 'Butch' Amthor," Leahy said, and announced Amthor will remain through Jan. 31 to ensure a smooth handover.
Leahy recommended promoting Deputy Chief Dennis Barnett to police chief and said Barnett had progressed through the department ranks. The board voted 4-0 to appoint Dennis Barnett as Police Chief with a salary of $34,000 per year. Chief Dennis Barnett thanked trustees and said he appreciated the board’s trust and what he learned from predecessors.
