HOLLISTON – In a 2-1 vote Monday night, selectmen appointed Sgt. Matthew Stone, a 12-year member of the force and founder of the K9 unit, as police chief.Stone beat out two other finalists, David Gatchell, a lieutenant with almost 30 years in the department, and fellow Sgt. Matthew Waugh. Selectmen Kevin Conley and Jay Leary cited an intangible leadership trait as being a key reason for the choice."He brings to the table a certain quality," said Leary. "I like how [...]
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