Summary
Chief Mark Menesini retired but will stay on as interim chief at $127.12/hour while the department — down four officers with dispatch vacancies — searches for a permanent chief starting November 1.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Interim chief paid $127.12/hour, capped at 960 hours per fiscal year.
✅Who benefits
Police department staff and residents get continuity in leadership during the recruitment.
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