East Longmeadow names Greenfield deputy chief to head police department
Updated Dec 29, 2020;
EAST LONGMEADOW – The deputy police chief of Greenfield was chosen as the town’s new police chief on Tuesday.
Mark A. Williams will replace Police Chief Jeffrey Dalessio, who announced he will retire on Jan. 15 after serving with the police department for 40 years. Dalessio was promoted to head the department four years ago during a controversial hiring process.
Williams started his career in policing 24 years ago and has served on the Greenfield Police Department for 21 years. He was promoted to deputy chief in 2014, said Mary E. McNally, the town manager.