Dave Watkins

Investigation into the leave of Stoughton's town manager and police chief drew statewide media attention today. NBC Boston reported that the Select Board met for a three-hour private executive session this week as both officials remain off the job pending an investigation, though no add…

Stoughton's town manager and Police Chief Donna McNamara have both been placed on paid administrative leave following a select board meeting, per a WCVB report, deepening the leadership dispute that already prompted McNamara's lawsuit against the town. The move leaves two of the town's …

Stoughton's police chief has taken her leadership dispute with the town to court. Chief Donna McNamara filed a lawsuit demanding to keep working amid the ongoing conflict with town officials, according to a Tuesday report from NBC Boston. The legal action marks an escalation in a stando…

Stoughton's police leadership crisis deepened as an acting chief took command amid a bitter dispute. Chief Donna McNamara says the town is trying to force her out of her longtime post, according to a report by NBC Boston. WCVB separately flagged breaking news that the chief has leveled …