Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

Embattled North Andover police chief reaches separation deal with town

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The embattled police chief of North Andover, Massachusetts, is on his way out after the town announced it had reached a separation agreement with him. Charles Gray has notified the town of his decision to retire, town officials said, as part of a voluntary agreement between the two sides.

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Embattled North Andover police chief reaches separation deal with town (opens NBC Boston)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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The embattled police chief of North Andover, Massachusetts, is on his way out after the town announced it had reached a separation agreement with him. Charles Gray has notified the town of his decision to retire, town officials said, as part of a voluntary agreement between the two sides.
The Boston Globe
North Andover police chief to retire after months on leave, union no-confidence vote (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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The town characterized the chief's departure as a “voluntary separation,” months after police unions accused him of “corrosive and incompetent leadership” in the wake of former officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons' acquittal.