New chief in Dudley
Dudley Police Lt. Marek Karlowicz was sworn in as the town’s next police chief by Town Clerk Lori A. Smith on January 9th. Chief Karlowicz was the unanimous choice of selectmen to succeed retiring Chief Steven Wojnar, effective at noon on January 13th. Lt. Karlowicz was hired as a reserve officer in 2000. He became a full-time patrolman in 2002 and was promoted to sergeant in 2019. He was sworn in as Lt. in January. The town extends its congratulations to Chief Wojnar on his retirement and to incoming Chief Karlowicz.