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However, on appeal, Commissioner Marsha V. Kazarosian overturned the decision, stating that Brennan's actions do not currently endanger public safety. Brennan, supported by Milford's police chief, is expected to resume work."},{"id":9605,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennans-post-certification-pulled-appeal-scheduled\/","name":"brennans-post-certification-pulled-appeal-scheduled","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/brennan-arrives.jpg?fit=1626%2C1243&ssl=1","alt":"Sgt. 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Brennan, later hired by Milford Police, has appealed the suspension, with his hearing set for August 30."},{"id":9346,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-hired-by-milford-pd\/","name":"brennan-hired-by-milford-pd","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4821-1.jpg?fit=348%2C348&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Brennan hired by Milford PD","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jul 22, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-07-22 19:31:12","modifiedDate":"2024-07-22 15:32:40","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-07-22 19:32:40","commentCount":"4","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":16},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Milford PD announces that Tim Brennan has been sworn in as an officer."},{"id":8894,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/accountability-a-study-in-contrast\/","name":"accountability-a-study-in-contrast","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hand-in-the-dark-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1696&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Accountability: A Study in Contrast","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jun 6, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-06-06 17:54:03","modifiedDate":"2024-06-06 13:54:09","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-06-06 17:54:09","commentCount":"7","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":12},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Timothy Boivin notes the courage of Interim Town Manager Elaine Lazarus, and new Select Board members Joe Clark and Brian Herr."},{"id":8892,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/select-board-evaluates-options-for-brennan-reinstatement\/","name":"select-board-evaluates-options-for-brennan-reinstatement","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/boivin-select-board.jpg?fit=2048%2C1144&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Select Board Evaluates Options for Brennan Reinstatement","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/editor\/"},"date":"Jun 5, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-06-05 18:42:10","modifiedDate":"2024-06-05 15:26:21","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-06-05 19:26:21","commentCount":"5","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":38},"status":"publish","excerpt":"On May 7, 2024, a Special Town Meeting voted 2:1 to advise reinstating Officer Timothy Brennan. The Select Board is now navigating arbitration and potential legal risks. Attorney Donna Brewer clarified the arbitration process and the importance of POST certification for police officers. Discussions continue regarding public transparency and legal ramifications."},{"id":8869,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-back-on-the-agenda\/","name":"brennan-back-on-the-agenda","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/brennan-arrives.jpg?fit=1626%2C1243&ssl=1","alt":"Sgt. 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They criticized the past board's decisions, stating it failed to reflect public sentiment. The meeting will be available live on HCAM and via Zoom."},{"id":7896,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/da-report-finds-criminal-prosecution-not-warranted-in-alleged-victims-records-release\/","name":"da-report-finds-criminal-prosecution-not-warranted-in-alleged-victims-records-release","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/vitims-rights.jpeg?fit=1546%2C1030&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"DA Report Finds Criminal Prosecution \"Not Warranted\" in Alleged Victim's Records Release","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Apr 18, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-04-18 22:18:45","modifiedDate":"2024-07-11 09:07:43","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-07-11 13:07:43","commentCount":"7","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":33},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Steven E. Gagne of the Northwestern DA's Office reported on an unredacted transcript release, involving multiple parties' negligence, by the Hopkinton Police. Though Town Manager, Chief Bennett, and others missed redacting a victim's details, Gagne found the oversight unintentional. He doubts criminal liability due to the absence of required intent, and no prosecution was recommended, but stresses the need for preventative future measures."},{"id":6859,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/letter-to-sb-suspend-chief-bennett-now\/","name":"letter-to-sb-suspend-chief-bennett-now","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/writing-letter-pen-editor-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1709&ssl=1","alt":"Letter to Editor"},"title":"Letter to SB: Suspend Chief Bennett Now","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 20, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-21 01:34:44","modifiedDate":"2024-02-20 20:40:56","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-21 01:40:56","commentCount":"8","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":44},"status":"publish","excerpt":"At a Hopkinton Select Board meeting, a citizen, Timothy Boivin, criticized the handling of a case involving the release of personal information of a child rape survivor by the police chief, despite an earlier apology from the board. Boivin condemned the board for firing Sgt. Brennan, who supported the survivor, while keeping Chief Bennett, whose actions may lead to a lawsuit against the town. Boivin urged the board to suspend Bennett, halt promotions, and seek the National Guard's aid in managing the police department to restore trust and protect the survivor."},{"id":6815,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/episode-8-of-the-hoptake-total-recall\/","name":"episode-8-of-the-hoptake-total-recall","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/HopTake-cover.jpg?fit=2030%2C947&ssl=1","alt":"The HopTake, a podcast by HopNews"},"title":"Episode 8 of The HopTake: Total Recall","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 17, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-17 22:07:29","modifiedDate":"2024-02-19 17:59:22","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-19 22:59:22","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/hoptake\/' rel='post_tag'>hoptake<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":40},"status":"publish","excerpt":"In this episode, Peter and Jim discuss the petition to recall the Hopkinton Select Board and we receive an update on how many signatures have been collected. Also on the pod, police chief Joe Bennett and his role in Jay Porter's side job, the HDTC does an about-face and cancels their scheduled caucus, and the School Committee is seeking $49 million from taxpayers for the Hopkins Addition. Plus, we dive into the history of the Center School and how it came to be."},{"id":6791,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/insurance-expert-to-sb-potential-for-very-large-exposure-to-town-residents\/","name":"insurance-expert-to-sb-potential-for-very-large-exposure-to-town-residents","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/writing-letter-pen-editor-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1709&ssl=1","alt":"Letter to Editor"},"title":"Insurance Expert to SB: \"potential for very large exposure to Town residents\"","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 15, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-15 15:26:56","modifiedDate":"2024-02-15 12:19:42","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-15 17:19:42","commentCount":"11","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":51},"status":"publish","excerpt":"A Hopkinton resident since 2004 and experienced in insurance, Dave Crowe expresses concern over the town's legal risks from actions by town officials and a police chief. Potential civil claims relate to the misconduct of a former officer, a breach of privacy, and a termination issue. Crowe warns of substantial financial implications exceeding the town's $8 million insurance cover, which could result in taxpayers bearing excess costs. He urges adherence to professional advice to mitigate risks."},{"id":6757,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/on-bvt-bennett-silenced-himself\/","name":"on-bvt-bennett-silenced-himself","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bennett-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1333&ssl=1","alt":"Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett at Tim Brennan's Loudermill hearing"},"title":"On BVT, Bennett Silenced Himself","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/peterarch-publishing-com\/"},"date":"Feb 13, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-13 19:31:34","modifiedDate":"2024-02-20 21:36:39","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-21 02:36:39","commentCount":"10","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":53},"status":"publish","excerpt":"John \"Jay\" Porter, former Deputy Police Chief, coached girls' soccer at BVT until May 2, 2023, despite being on leave since August 25, 2022, due to a felony child rape investigation. Controversy arose over his continued coaching during this period. But Police Chief Bennett could have removed Porter earlier."},{"id":6738,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/episode-7-of-the-hoptake-brennan-was-fired-is-the-select-board-next\/","name":"episode-7-of-the-hoptake-brennan-was-fired-is-the-select-board-next","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/HopTake-cover.jpg?fit=2030%2C947&ssl=1","alt":"The HopTake, a podcast by HopNews"},"title":"Episode 7 of The HopTake: Brennan was fired. 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The pair also reveals previously undisclosed information about a November 2023 deal that would have brought Brennan back to work, and dig into Hopkinton's new Town Accountant, who was recently fired by the City of Woonsocket. Finally, we take listeners on a trip back in time to Hopkinton's earliest days."},{"id":6698,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-fired\/","name":"brennan-fired","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/black-blue.jpeg?fit=2100%2C1500&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"BRENNAN FIRED.","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 8, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-09 01:47:50","modifiedDate":"2024-02-08 20:54:37","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-09 01:54:37","commentCount":"76","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":33},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Sergeant Timothy Brennan was fired from the Hopkinton Police Department in a 4-1 decision by the Hopkinton Select Board after a contentious three-hour meeting. Chair Muriel Kramer voted against termination. Brennan vows to contest the decision through arbitration, supported by locals who displayed emotional solidarity."},{"id":6685,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/rally-for-brennan-on-decision-day\/","name":"rally-for-brennan-on-decision-day","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brennan-rally-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Rally for Brennan on Decision Day","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 8, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-09 00:23:14","modifiedDate":"2024-02-08 21:21:43","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-09 02:21:43","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":21},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Approximately 85 individuals rallied at Town Hall to express solidarity with Sergeant Tim Brennan of the Hopkinton Police, who was facing a hearing. Welcomed as a hero, Brennan encountered chants of gratitude from the supportive crowd but modestly continued on to his hearing."},{"id":6683,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/to-the-editor-i-am-a-sexual-assault-survivor-brennan-is-a-hero\/","name":"to-the-editor-i-am-a-sexual-assault-survivor-brennan-is-a-hero","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/anonymous-woman.jpeg?fit=2418%2C1612&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"To the Editor: I am a Sexual Assault Survivor. 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Urging reinstatement, the author highlights the importance of compassion and the pain of bureaucracy."},{"id":6674,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/analysis-timing-of-police-promotions-leaves-brennan-without-a-seat\/","name":"analysis-timing-of-police-promotions-leaves-brennan-without-a-seat","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/chief-of-police-hat.jpg?fit=1752%2C1164&ssl=1","alt":"Chief of Police hat"},"title":"Analysis: Timing of Police Promotions Leaves Brennan without a Seat","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/peterarch-publishing-com\/"},"date":"Feb 8, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-08 12:51:13","modifiedDate":"2024-02-08 14:38:07","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-08 19:38:07","commentCount":"3","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":15},"status":"publish","excerpt":"In a move prior to Sgt. 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Brennan, raising concerns of corruption and inadequate policies in town government. Evidence suggests Sgt. Brennan promptly reported a rape case, unlike the misleading claims against him. The board's potential unfair action against him may result in significant legal liabilities for the town. Despite the complexity, a citizen's thorough investigation brings to light facts that challenge the board and police chief's narrative, encouraging transparency and accountability."},{"id":6653,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/critics-of-bennett-and-ritterbusch-dominate-public-forum\/","name":"critics-of-bennett-and-ritterbusch-dominate-public-forum","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/protest2-1.jpeg?fit=1028%2C893&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Critics of Bennett and Ritterbusch Dominate Public Forum","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 7, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-07 05:39:18","modifiedDate":"2024-02-07 15:27:24","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-07 20:27:24","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":45},"status":"publish","excerpt":"At the Select Board Public Forum, residents accused Police Chief Bennett and Select Board member Ritterbusch of mishandling confidential information and demanded their accountability. Lawyer Peter Fogg criticized the town's legal arguments against suspended Sergeant Brennan and suggested potential criminal charges for Bennett and Ritterbusch. Multiple speakers, including Scott Ober, called for the resignation of accused officials, citing a loss of trust. Earlier, supporters of Brennan protested, demanding action from the Select Board."},{"id":6617,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/spotted-yard-signs-for-brennan\/","name":"spotted-yard-signs-for-brennan","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thank-you-tim-sign-1.jpg?fit=1279%2C1077&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Spotted: Yard Signs for Brennan","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 4, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-04 17:00:28","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 12:00:31","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 17:00:31","commentCount":"3","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":27},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Support for suspended Hopkinton Police Sergeant Tim Brennan is growing as residents display yard signs. The Grassroots Advocacy Group backs Brennan, offering signs with free delivery via their website. Rumors suggest the group may picket outside the Hopkinton Police Station tomorrow afternoon."},{"id":6606,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/episode-6-of-the-hoptake-outrage-at-public-forum\/","name":"episode-6-of-the-hoptake-outrage-at-public-forum","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/HopTake-cover.jpg?fit=2030%2C947&ssl=1","alt":"The HopTake, a podcast by HopNews"},"title":"Episode 6 of The HopTake: Outrage at Public Forum","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 3, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-03 23:04:09","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:05","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:05","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/hoptake\/' rel='post_tag'>hoptake<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":50},"status":"publish","excerpt":"On episode 6 of the HopTake, Peter and Jim break down the withering criticism the Hopkinton Select Board endured on Tuesday night, as frustrated residents took turns lighting up the Board and police chief for their handling of the Tim Brennan matter, and for having released protected information about former Deputy Chief Porter's rape victim. The pair also explore the suspension of Dr. Margo Roman, the local veterinarian who has run afoul of state regulators, and discuss the Select Board's intended correction to the Town Charter and the planned $50 million addition to the Hopkins School. Plus, they share a short story about the time Hopkinton Town Hall was nearly sold at auction."},{"id":6567,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-supporters-express-outrage-during-select-board-forum\/","name":"brennan-supporters-express-outrage-during-select-board-forum","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sb-public-forum.jpg?fit=2088%2C1136&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Supercut: Brennan Supporters Express Outrage during Select Board Forum","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Feb 1, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-01 19:26:11","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:32:28","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:32:28","commentCount":"4","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-politics\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Politics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-politics\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Politics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":26},"status":"publish","excerpt":"During a Hopkinton Select Board meeting on January 30, over 24 residents voiced their frustrations regarding the handling of Sergeant Tim Brennan's Loudermill hearing and the disclosure of a rape victim's personal information linked to former Deputy Chief Jay Porter. The issue remains unresolved as the board deferred action."},{"id":6550,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/frustrated-residents-have-their-say-at-public-forum\/","name":"frustrated-residents-have-their-say-at-public-forum","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/img_2309.jpg?fit=2000%2C1068&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Frustrated Residents have their say at Public Forum","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/adamlevine2018gmail-com\/"},"date":"Jan 31, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-31 05:00:11","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:06","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:06","commentCount":"18","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-politics\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Politics<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-politics\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Politics<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":56},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Hopkinton's Select Board meeting attracted an unusually large turnout as residents voiced support for Sgt. Tim Brennan amid controversy over inappropriate information disclosure. Chair Muriel Kramer apologized to the survivor at the heart of the issue. Over 24 residents spoke, with some calling for board resignations and better treatment of the survivor and Brennan."},{"id":6512,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/letter-to-select-board-you-must-resign\/","name":"letter-to-select-board-you-must-resign","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/town-hall.jpg?fit=1293%2C743&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Letter to Select Board: You Must Resign","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 25, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-25 20:54:39","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:07","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:07","commentCount":"25","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":9,"sec":24},"status":"publish","excerpt":"An impassioned plea from Hopkinton citizens Paula and Walter Garland accuses most Hopkinton Select Board members of incompetence, urging all except Muriel Kramer to resign for failing to understand critical aspects of a sexual assault case involving Sgt. Brennan. They criticize the Board's treatment of Brennan, highlight his integrity, and blast the Chief and Board for privacy violations. The Garlands demand Brennan's reinstatement, the Chief\u2019s termination, and the resignation of other Board members."},{"id":6499,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/media-watch-independent-inexplicably-twists-facts-about-porters-victim\/","name":"media-watch-independent-inexplicably-twists-facts-about-porters-victim","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newspapers.jpeg?fit=2250%2C1500&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Media Watch: Independent Inexplicably Twists Facts about Porter's Victim","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 24, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-24 21:26:43","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:08","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:08","commentCount":"6","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":7,"sec":36},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Hopkinton Independent printed an article on the town's press release calling for the return of documents it accidentally leaked that contained Jay Porter's alleged victim's name. But the article has glaring factual errors that risk confusing readers, and further harming the victim."},{"id":6484,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/from-the-editor-sorry-not-sorry-we-outed-the-victim-says-the-town\/","name":"from-the-editor-sorry-not-sorry-we-outed-the-victim-says-the-town","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/apology.jpeg?fit=2511%2C1674&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"From the Editor: Sorry Not Sorry We Outed the Victim, says the Town","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/peterarch-publishing-com\/"},"date":"Jan 23, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-24 03:18:34","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:08","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:08","commentCount":"3","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":51},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Town of Hopkinton formally apologized to Porter's alleged victim, after mistakenly revealing her identity in a document release on Friday evening. \n\nActually, that's what they should have done.\n\nInstead, they focused on themselves again, and politely (and absurdly) asked every media organization that has the original documents to return them."},{"id":6421,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/timeline-porter-brennan-bennett-and-the-victim\/","name":"timeline-porter-brennan-bennett-and-the-victim","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/brennan-arrives.jpg?fit=1626%2C1243&ssl=1","alt":"Sgt. 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The caveat is that John \"Jay\" Porter, the accused in the case, is innocent until proven guilty, and there's controversy over the victim's identity release."},{"id":6412,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/town-violates-massachusetts-law-releases-porters-victims-name\/","name":"town-violates-massachusetts-law-releases-porters-victims-name","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/vitims-rights.jpeg?fit=1546%2C1030&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Town Violates Massachusetts Law, Releases Porter's Victim\u2019s Name","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 22, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-22 14:29:12","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:09","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:09","commentCount":"49","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":47},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Before Tim Brennan's Loudermill Hearing, Hopkinton released documents, including the unredacted Brennan interview, violating the victim's privacy under Massachusetts law. The distributed Kroll Report, used in the hearing against Brennan's defense, contains disclaimers against such use. The town's potential breach of contract could lead to legal consequences."},{"id":6410,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/episode-5-of-the-hoptake-breaking-brennan\/","name":"episode-5-of-the-hoptake-breaking-brennan","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/HopTake-cover.jpg?fit=2030%2C947&ssl=1","alt":"The HopTake, a podcast by HopNews"},"title":"Episode 5 of The HopTake: Breaking Brennan","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 20, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-20 21:19:25","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:32:44","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:32:44","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/hoptake\/' rel='post_tag'>hoptake<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":36},"status":"publish","excerpt":"On episode 5 of the HopTake, A and Peter recap the absolute madness that was the Select Board's public hearing to consider the termination of Hopkinton Police Sergeant Tim Brennan. We also discuss the friction between the Town Clerk and Select Board over voting rights for green card holders, we explore the local real estate market and its impact on taxpayers, and we share the story of the Hayden Rowe Hall, which once hosted a speech given by the great Frederick Douglass."},{"id":6400,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/in-emotional-meeting-select-board-punts-on-brennan-hearing\/","name":"in-emotional-meeting-select-board-punts-on-brennan-hearing","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/brennan-arrives.jpg?fit=1626%2C1243&ssl=1","alt":"Sgt. 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Brennan's defense challenged the relevance and timing of the policies cited, while some Board members appeared to question the motion to fire him. 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Crum emphasizes the importance of sound judgment in community roles and expresses concern that opinions surrounding Brennan's case are not fully informed. She appeals for Brennan's reinstatement, pointing to strong community support and suggesting flawed internal procedures allowed Porter's retirement amid serious allegations."},{"id":6381,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-hearing-how-to-watch\/","name":"brennan-hearing-how-to-watch","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2019-12-05-at-8.51.25-PM.jpg?fit=594%2C595&ssl=1","alt":"HCAM control room"},"title":"Brennan Hearing: How to Watch","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 18, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-18 14:25:12","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:33:55","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:33:55","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":13},"status":"publish","excerpt":"On January 19, 2024, the Hopkinton Select Board will hold a public Loudermill Hearing at the Senior Center to deliberate on the Police Chief's recommendation to terminate Police Union member Timothy Brennan. 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They criticize the Hopkinton Police Department's consideration of Brennan's termination over alleged policy violations as misdirected and possibly retaliatory. The writer urges the Board to review and revise policies to prioritize victim support and address situations where police may be the perpetrators. They stress the importance of updating policies across all fields to reflect evolving situations and best practices."},{"id":6371,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/masscop-union-to-sb-sergeant-tim-brennan-was-always-kind-courteous-and-inclusive\/","name":"masscop-union-to-sb-sergeant-tim-brennan-was-always-kind-courteous-and-inclusive","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/masscop.jpg?fit=460%2C230&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"MassCOP Union to SB: \"Sergeant Tim Brennan was always Kind, Courteous, and Inclusive\"","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 17, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-17 13:51:00","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:33:56","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:33:56","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":46},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Members of the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 254A expressed their support for suspended Sergeant Tim Brennan to the Hopkinton Select Board, praising his positive impact, inclusivity, and service to the community. 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Brennan's reinstatement, highlighting the negative impacts of Brennan's non-compliance with reporting protocols, influenced by perceived departmental biases. Boivin underscores the leadership's failure to protect minors despite Brennan's sincere apology, honorable intentions, and truthfulness under oath. He argues firing Brennan when leadership failed on a larger scale would be unjust and exacerbate Hopkinton Police Department's troubled culture."},{"id":6357,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-hearing-postponed-to-january-19\/","name":"brennan-hearing-postponed-to-january-19","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lake-whitehall-snow.jpg?fit=2016%2C1512&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Brennan Hearing Postponed to January 19","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 16, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-16 16:23:58","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:33:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:33:57","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":15},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Sergeant Tim Brennan's public hearing has been moved to January 19, 2024, due to a winter storm. The Select Board will hold a Loudermill Hearing at the Hopkinton Senior Center, where Brennan will defend himself without other witnesses. Support letters for Brennan were sent to the board prior to the meeting."},{"id":6352,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/scanlon-submits-letter-to-sb-in-support-of-brennan-signed-by-639-in-members-of-public\/","name":"scanlon-submits-letter-to-sb-in-support-of-brennan-signed-by-639-in-members-of-public","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/writing-letter-pen-editor-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1709&ssl=1","alt":"Letter to Editor"},"title":"Scanlon Submits Letter to SB in Support of Brennan, Signed by 639 Members of Public","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 16, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-16 14:28:23","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:33:58","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:33:58","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":21},"status":"publish","excerpt":"James Scanlon, backed by 639 signatories, petitioned the Hopkinton Select Board to reinstate Sergeant Tim Brennan, citing his 24-year commendable service and potential adverse consequences, including financial, of his termination. The letter emphasizes Brennan's role in mentoring the young police force and ensuring the town's safety."},{"id":6349,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/babbins-on-brennan-matter-this-is-an-embarrassment-of-management\/","name":"babbins-on-brennan-matter-this-is-an-embarrassment-of-management","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/police-cruiser.jpg?fit=2013%2C1510&ssl=1","alt":"Police Cruiser"},"title":"Babbin's on Brennan Matter: \"This is an Embarrassment of Management\"","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 15, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-15 23:01:24","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:33:58","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:33:58","commentCount":"23","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":57},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Sgt. Tim Brennan, a respected and multifaceted member of the Hopkinton community, is suspended over alleged police policy infractions, which appear to stem from personal motivations rather than substantial wrongdoing. Costs incurred from an external investigation and his absence have been significant, with implications of mismanagement by the Chief of Police. Brennan's actions were in defense of a sexual assault victim, and his reinstatement is urged by the community, questioning the severity and rationale behind the punishment proposed."},{"id":6324,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/petition-reaches-580-signatures-residents-express-concern-about-venue-choice\/","name":"petition-reaches-580-signatures-residents-express-concern-about-venue-choice","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/petition-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1709&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Petition Reaches 580 signatures; Residents Express Concern about Venue Choice","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 14, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-14 16:15:03","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:10","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:10","commentCount":"8","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":28},"status":"publish","excerpt":"A petition to reinstate Hopkinton Police Sergeant Tim Brennan has amassed over 580 signatures in less than a week. Supporters, including a local attorney and town committee chair, advocate for his return to duty after seven months of administrative leave. Concerns have also been raised about the venue for an upcoming public hearing."},{"id":6316,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/trendel-to-select-board-i-trust-tim-brennan\/","name":"trendel-to-select-board-i-trust-tim-brennan","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/writing-letter-pen-editor-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1709&ssl=1","alt":"Letter to Editor"},"title":"Trendel to Select Board: I Trust Tim Brennan","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 13, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-13 14:52:28","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:33:59","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:33:59","commentCount":"8","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":20},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Gary Trendel writes a letter supporting Officer Tim Brennan and appealing for leniency. He emphasized Brennan's trustworthiness, strong character, and extensive community service. Trendel advocated for reinstating Brennan with minimal disciplinary action, highlighting the positive impact Brennan has had on Hopkinton."},{"id":6310,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/dv-victim-to-select-board-brennan-an-empathetic-protector\/","name":"dv-victim-to-select-board-brennan-an-empathetic-protector","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/anonymous-woman.jpeg?fit=2418%2C1612&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"DV Victim to Select Board: Brennan an \"Empathetic Protector\"","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Jan 12, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-13 00:47:20","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:34:00","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:34:00","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":55},"status":"publish","excerpt":"A Hopkinton resident and domestic violence victim writes the Hopkinton Select Board regarding Sgt. 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They cited his professionalism, positive impact on the community, and the disciplinary actions taken. They emphasized the need to retain his valuable service and considered him a role model for younger officers. The community overwhelmingly supports his reinstatement."},{"id":6280,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/public-hearing-for-sgt-tim-brennan-scheduled-for-next-week\/","name":"public-hearing-for-sgt-tim-brennan-scheduled-for-next-week","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brennan-reading.jpg?fit=720%2C834&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Public Hearing for Sgt. 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The alleged incident involved a former deputy chief and a student. Brennan's failure to report led to his current suspension and a public hearing on the matter."},{"id":5620,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-rule-breaker-yes-criminal-mastermind-no\/","name":"brennan-rule-breaker-yes-criminal-mastermind-no","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brennan-reading.jpg?fit=720%2C834&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Brennan: Rule Breaker? Yes. Criminal Mastermind? 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Tim Brennan's involvement in the Jay Porter case, and whether he failed to comply with his duties as a sworn officer of the law by not reporting an alleged crime to his superiors. Meanwhile, an anonymous tipster continues to press the case that Brennan is a dirty cop and that Porter has been falsely accused."},{"id":5343,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/porter-takes-aim-at-brennan-alleged-victims-records\/","name":"porter-takes-aim-at-brennan-alleged-victims-records","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/porter-court.jpg?fit=1648%2C959&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Porter takes aim at Brennan, Alleged Victim\u2019s Records","author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/"},"date":"Oct 4, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-10-04 17:34:15","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:03","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:03","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":22},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Former Deputy Chief Jay Porter was in court arguing to seize Sgt. 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