Southwick Police Chief Dave Ricardi gets a contract renewal that will extend to June 30, 2018. (WNG File Photo)
SOUTHWICK- At this week’s Select Board meeting, Southwick Police Chief David Ricardi was given a contract renewal by the Select Board and the town’s Chief Administrative Officer. The motion was made to reappoint Chief Ricardi through June 30, 2018.
The original negotiations for extending Ricardi’s contract, started at a special town meeting last year. Once the vote was approved at the special town meeting, the state legislature had to approve it in the fall of 2016. Until then, the town couldn’t take action until Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Town officials are pleased that they have finally been able to move forward with Ricardi’s contract.
“The Select Board and I are very thankful that David (Ricardi) will be able to finish his service with the town,” said Karl Stinehart, the town’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Ricardi has been the Chief of Police since 2013 and is looking forward to ending his law enforcement career with the Southwick Police Department, as he plans to retire once his contract expires after June 30, 2018.
I’m looking forward to finishing my career here,” said Ricardi. “I’m excited about it.”
Ricardi plans on continuing to help steer the department in the right direction for the duration of his time as Chief.
“I have my own personal goals and objectives I want to complete for this department.”
