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Bill and Paul--

This is not the first time this former Chief has had possession of Ashfield-labeled equipment. A few years ago a civilian was stopped in Deerfield with an Ashfield Police jacket in his back window. This jacket was purchased at a tag sale in Buckland by the person stopped. He said that he used the jacket in the window to get a good parking spot at the airport and that it came from a former chief. Interesting, ya think?

The Ashfield Police were called and took possession of the jacket. The Select Board were advised at that time, but no action was taken. They simply said, "We are glad to have it back in Ashfield."

Now a badge, that's serious. What was he using that badge for? I hope it was just a memento. But now it's in the hands of someone else, who may not be interested in mementos. Public beware.

John Svoboda