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Statement of Brookline Town Administrator Mel Kleckner Regarding Police Chief Andrew Lipson’s Resignation
BROOKLINE– Town Administrator Mel Kleckner wishes to provide the following statement regarding the resignation of Police Chief Andrew Lipson.
“Yesterday, Chief Lipson made the Select Board and I aware of his intention to resign as Chief on Sept. 1 and return to his previous role within the department. This was unexpected and disappointing news, but we must accept Mr. Lipson’s decision about what he believes is best. I am grateful for his contributions as Chief of Police and have no doubt he will continue to advocate for positive change in policing going forward.”