The Marion Select Board quickly approved two new police officers and a shellfish constable during their May 12 special meeting in the Police Department.
First, Police Chief Richard Nighelli announced the passing of Michael Paolella on May 8. Paolella served in the U.S. Air Force and was formerly Assistant Harbormaster in Marion.
Next, the board approved the appointment of new Police Officer Robert Caldas. Caldas worked previously as a police dispatcher. He is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The board then appointed Sgt. Larry C. Savery as Shellfish Constable. He recently completed the Shellfish Constable training course. Savery is a third-generation Marion police officer, with his father helping in shellfish.
The board also appointed Cameron Wentworth as the new Harbormaster and Shellfish Officer. Chief Nighelli said that 27 applicants had applied for the Harbormaster position, and four were selected to be interviewed. After careful consideration, Wentworth was selected.
Wentworth is a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He serves as the Harbormaster and Shellfish Constable in Plymouth. He is also serving as a part-time police officer in Berkley, and a volunteer firefighter in Carver. Wentworth will effectively start in his position on June 7.
Finally, there was also a short update on Old Landing delivered by the police chief.
The next regular meeting of the Marion Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 following the Marion Town Election on Friday.
Marion Select Board
By Jared Melanson