Stockbridge Police Chief Taking Townsend Job OfferStaff Reports,
03:27PM / Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Police Chief Robert M. Eaton Jr. is leaving the town after two years for a position in northeastern Massachusetts.
In an statement released on Wednesday, Eaton said he has been offered a similar post in Townsend in Middlesex County.
"While the process is still not complete, and details have to be worked out, it does appear that I will be accepting the offer," he said.
"I understand that word of my candidacy for this position may have made its way to the media before I was prepared, and while I am excited and motivated for this new challenge in my career, I will be leaving Stockbridge on the best of terms. I could not be more appreciative of the support I have enjoyed here during my career. This is simply a new opportunity for me to advance my career and pass the torch to the next leader of the Stockbridge Police Department."
The Townsend Board of Selectmen offered the post to Eaton on Tuesday night, not even bothering to interview him, according to an article in the Lowell Sun. Townsend's former police chief retired last fall.
Eaton was hired by Stockbridge in 2014 after 25 years with the Smithfield, R.I., Police Department to replace Rick Wilcox.
In his statement, Eaton thanked elected officials, the town administrator and Berkshire County and state police for their support, as well as members of the Stockbridge Police Department.
"I feel comfortable moving on in my career knowing that you all will continue to exemplify the highest standards in municipal law enforcement," he said.
"I am honored to have served the community of Stockbridge and its residents, and I am grateful for the two years that I have spent here."
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