Hinsdale Police Chief resigns

By Larry Kratka, WUPE Radio NewsPrint Story | Email Story
The Chief of Police for Hinsdale has resigned. Chief Mark Green, one of 10 part-time Hinsdale Police employees, handed in his resignation to Hinsdale Selectmen this week amid allegations that he may have misused or misappropriated equipment from Nessacus Middle School in Dalton. The Berkshire Eagle says Green was a former custodian at the school and handed in his resignation for unspecified personal reasons. Green's resignation comes on the heels of an investigation of possible illegal donations of a used Pittsfield police car to the Hinsdale police department by former Pittsfield Auxiliary Captain Dan Salzarulo. The investigation for that incident was turned over to State Police last week after being in the hands of Pittsfield Police for a while.
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North Adams Awarded Grant to Support First Responder Health, Wellness

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA) to support the health and wellness of local first responders through advanced, preventative medical screenings.
 
The grant will allow the City to offer comprehensive cardiac-focused health screenings to all North Adams Police and Fire personnel. The program goes beyond a standard annual physical and is designed to provide early insight into cardiovascular health risks commonly faced by Public Safety professionals.
 
Screenings will include advanced lipid and biomarker testing, along with personalized health consultations, delivered in partnership with Sigma Tactical Wellness, a nationally recognized provider specializing in first responder wellness.
 
"We know that a troubling percentage of officers die within ten years of retirement," said Mark Bailey, Chief of Police. "My priority is ensuring that our officers are healthy during their careers and well beyond them. This grant allows us to focus on early detection and long-term wellness so our officers can look forward to — and fully enjoy — their retirement."
 
Chief Brent Lefebvre, Fire Chief, echoed the importance of the program.
 
"Firefighters face elevated cardiovascular risks throughout their careers. This grant gives our members the opportunity to better understand their health and take preventative steps — at no cost to them — which ultimately strengthens our Department and the community we serve."
 
Participation in the program is voluntary, and all health information collected will remain strictly confidential.
 
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