Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday appointed–to no surprise–his long-time friend AJ Perez to a full, five-year term as the city’s top cop, a role he’s
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Category: Civil Service
Facing City Council Expulsion For Residency Violation, Guedes Resigns From Civil Service Commission
On the night the City Council was scheduled to consider removal of Eleanor Guedes from the Civil Service Commission for violating the city’s residency code,
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Wanna Meet Three Police Chief Finalists? By Invitation Only
Update: Media was ultimately allowed in. By invitation only, Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration has solicited about 50 city stakeholders representing clergy, business, social services and
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Ganim: I’ll Seek Further Input From Community In Selecting Next Chief
Mayor Joe Ganim has a decision to make about the next police chief who will serve at least the next five years. Some will like
Read morePanel Selected To Recommend Police Chief Finalists
Acting Chief AJ Perez, former Assistant Chief James Nardozzi and Captain Roderick Porter are among the seven finalists in a Civil Service search that will
Read moreCity Council Pushes Residency Reporting Requirement
The City Council Monday night is expected to refer a resolution to the Ordinance Committee to “consider if Ms. Eleanor Guedes, a member of the
Read moreThe Nuances Of City Residency
A city ordinance requires municipal officials both elected and serving on boards to file residency forms every January with the Town Clerk’s Office validating their
Read moreNardozzi Among 7 Finalists For Police Chief Position
He was brought in under the mayoral administration of Bill Finch, then drew the ire of the city’s police union when he cracked down on
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