By: Progress for Westhampton Beach
On Tuesday, July 8th, the day after taking the oath of office, our new mayor wrote here that there would be no precipitous action taken to fill the post of chief of police that became vacant upon the retirement of the prior police chief.
The interlude between the prior chief and the next chief has been used by the Board of Trustees to evaluate the proper course of action. This time has been a luxury provided by the continued good services of Lt. Trevor Gonce.
Lt. Gonce should be commended for his hard work. He is a conscientious and dedicated officer, qualities that are appreciated today and will serve him and the village well in the future.
The Mayor has submitted a report that details the variety of considerations the Board reviewed in reaching the next step for police protection in our village. Continue reading A New Police Chief, Part III