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Wallingford Police Chief Announces Retirement
Police Chief William Wright is retiring for a new position with Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford.
WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford Police Chief William Wright is retiring after 25 years with the department, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.
The Record-Journal reports Wright, who was promoted to chief in 2015, will still have a presence around town as he will become the director of operations at Choate Rosemary Hall. His retirement is effective July 1.
Wright told the Record-Journal he wasn’t looking to retire but was intrigued by the position at Choate.
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In addition to needing to hire a new police chief, Wallingford is also looking for a fire chief to replace current Chief Richard Heidgerd who is retiring Friday after more than 30 years with the department.
Read more at the Meriden Record-Journal here.
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