Wells announces police chief retirement and fire chief resignation
April 08, 2026 | Select Board , Wells, York County, Maine
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The Select Board announced staffing changes on April 7. The town manager informed the board that Police Chief Putnham plans to retire effective June 1, 2026, after 41 years with the town and approximately 19 years as chief. The town plans a public celebration on May 29.
The board also acknowledged and accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Mark Dupe, effective March 31, and accepted resignations from Mark Cusperson (Energy Advisory Committee; Founders Park Community Center committee) and James Roach (Conservation Committee). The board voted to accept the resignations and to send letters thanking departing volunteers. The board also appointed ballot clerks for the June 9 annual town meeting election.
Board members commented in appreciation of both chiefs’ service and discussed upcoming transition‑planning work.
The board also acknowledged and accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Mark Dupe, effective March 31, and accepted resignations from Mark Cusperson (Energy Advisory Committee; Founders Park Community Center committee) and James Roach (Conservation Committee). The board voted to accept the resignations and to send letters thanking departing volunteers. The board also appointed ballot clerks for the June 9 annual town meeting election.
Board members commented in appreciation of both chiefs’ service and discussed upcoming transition‑planning work.
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