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Police Chief McNamara Sues Stoughton Over Job Dispute

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 -- Police Chief Donna McNamara has filed a lawsuit against the town seeking to remain in her post amid the ongoing dispute over her leadership, according to a Tuesday NBC Boston report.

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"Stoughton's police chief sues town, demanding to keep working amid dispute", Chief Donna McNamara has escalated her monthslong standoff with town officials by filing suit to stay on the job, according to NBC Boston, which reported the development Tuesday citing a legal filing (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/stoughton-police-chief-mcnamara-lawsuit/3988215/).
"4 New Stoughton Police Officers Sworn In After Academy Graduation", Four new officers joined the Stoughton Police Department this month after completing training at the Randolph Police Academy, according to Stoughton Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoughton/4-new-stoughton-police-officers-sworn-after-academy-graduation).
"Where To Eat In MA This Summer: Dining Roundup", Stoughton Patch rounded up new patios, waterfront venues and restaurant openings across Massachusetts for the summer season, per Stoughton Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoughton/s/kisb6/where-to-eat-in-ma-this-summer-dining-roundup).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.

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