In a special meeting on Feb. 2 in the Committee chambers, Springfield's Township Committee accepted the retirement letter of Springfield Police Chief William Chisholm, who announced his intention to retire last week.
The acceptance of the letter was the only item on the meeting's agenda. There was a brief discussion about exploring the possibility of putting the chief on administrative leave until he retires in April. The Township Committee's Public Safety sub-committee will explore that possibility.
Chisholm has headed the department since 1986. His tenure has been met with controversy. Late last year, the Township Committee passed two ordinances limiting his perks and power, including freezing his salary and creating a Public Safety Director position that would have authority over the police chief.
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