NORTH ATTLEBORO - Detective Lt. Richard McQuade was officially named the successor to Police Chief John Reilly when the latter retires at the end of next month.
McQuade was among two dozen applicants for the position and was chosen by Town Manager Michael Borg. Reilly has served in the department for 33 years.
Members of the town council approved the appointment at Monday’s semi-monthly meeting.
Click the video below to stream McQuade addressing the council.
Monday’s hybrid meeting of the town council can be seen in its entirety through May 20 on North TV’s Government Channel: Comcast channel 98 and Verizon channel 23.
The meeting can also be streamed for viewing at any time by becoming a North TV Insider.
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