The Town of Southboro was incorporated on July 17, 1727. The first town meeting was held one week later, July 24th, at the home of Timothy Brigham which is now where St. Mark’s School is located. First Constable, James Newton, was appointed at this meeting; and others soon followed. Each year a number of men were appointed as constables.

The first Chief of Police, William Wentworth, was appointed in 1930. Seven men were appointed as constables to work on a part-time basis under Chief Wentworth.

From 1931 through 1939 there was no police chief. However, in 1932 the first police officer was sworn in- James Harris, He was responsible for the police information and statistics in the Town’s annual report. In 1935 additional persons were appointed as police officers.

George LaBarre was Chief and the first Deputy Chief was appointed, James Griffin became deputy chief in 1940 and the first fire/police officer was appointed. Mr. Griffin was terminated in late 1947 and was replaced for a short time by James Trioli.

Then in the 1948 Howard E.Goff became Chief. But in 1948 the Town voted to disband the Police Force and have the State Police handle the calls. Mr. Goff was still Chief, but had no force of men to patrol and perform law enforcement duties.

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