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CRIME & SAFETY
Authorities investigate death of local resident in Brattleboro brook
BRATTLEBORO, VT. (MyKeeneNow) – Local law enforcement has confirmed the identity of a man found dead in the Whetstone Brook on Saturday morning. The incident occurred on August 24 at around 8:45 a.m., when Brattleboro police and fire departments responded to a report of a body spotted floating in the water near 2 Main St., where the Whetstone Brook passes beneath the roadway. Emergency responders arrived to find a man deceased in the water.
Greenfield moves on from embattled police chief, names replacement
Greenfield has a new police chief. Acting Chief Todd Dodge was appointed to the position earlier this week after being a member of the department for more than 25 years. The decision comes after multiple controversies involving previous Greenfield Police Chief Robert Haigh, one of which stemmed from a 2022 jury finding that Haigh discriminated against a Black former Greenfield police officer.
Meet a Neighbor: Gabriel Ting
We invite you to learn a little about the people in our community in our new, occasional series “Meet a Neighbor.” In each of these posts, we profile someone who lives or works in Amherst by sharing their responses to our 20-ish questions, both serious and fun. This week: meet Gabriel Ting.
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