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Claiming A Desire For Transparency, Mayor Jesse Warren Hosts Public Discussion Of Police Chief’s Contract

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Village labor attorney Vincent Toomey participated in a Zoom teleconference to discuss the chief's salary.

Village labor attorney Vincent Toomey participated in a Zoom teleconference to discuss the chief's salary.

Police Chief Thomas Cummings taking the oath of office in 2011.

Police Chief Thomas Cummings taking the oath of office in 2011. PRESS FILE

Kitty Merrill on Mar 16, 2021
While he rebutted rumors last week that he was looking to fire Southampton Village Police Chief Thomas Cummings, Mayor Jesse Warren presided over a public discussion of the chief’s contract... more

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