Chief Dodge pinning ceremony set for next week

By Franklin County Now September 4, 2024 4:08 pm

Franklin County Now

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Newly-appointed Greenfield Police Chief Todd Dodge will be recognized with a formal pinning ceremony next week. The ceremony will happen next Tuesday the 10^th at 5:30 pm at the John Zon Community Center on Pleasant Street. The public is invited to attend.

Dodge was named permanent Chief on August 17 after having served as Acting Chief since the retirement of former Chief Robert Haigh back in February.

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