Massachusetts town terminates fire chief accused of misusing clothing allowance

  • Source: WPRI-TV Providence 12
  • Published: 02/02/2017 12:00 AM

Dighton’s Board of Selectmen moved Wednesday to terminate the town’s fire chief as he faces criminal charges. Fire Chief Antone Roderick, Jr. was suspended by the board in November amid accusations he used public funds to buy personal items, specifically clothes for his girlfriend. Chairman Dean Cronin said it’s alleged Roderick used his own and other firefighters’ clothing allowances to buy almost $239 worth of women’s clothing. The board said its decision to fire Roderick was not because of the charges, but rather due to his “unacceptable conduct” and betrayal of trust.



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