US EditionLawrence Mayor Replaces Chief of Staff Amid Ongoing Controversies
An independent investigator said Castro broke several laws, and the city moved to replace him after reports of potential secret surveillance at City Hall.
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Lawrence mayor's chief of staff ousted amid recording controversy: reports
A Lawrence city employee whose actions came under scrutiny in 2024 is again facing turmoil and has been ousted from his role as chief of staff at the mayor’s office. Mayor Brian DePeña confirmed Thursday that the city was parting ways with William Castro, effectively immediately. “Mr. Castro has served the City since the beginning of my administration, and during his time, he has contributed to the operations and initiatives of the City. I want …
The controversy once again surrounds the mayor’s office in Lawrence, Massachusetts after Thursday Mayor Brian DePeña dismissed his chief of staff, William Castro, who, we recall, previously also served as provisional chief of police, who was suspended after an allegedly illegal police persecution. Now new charges arise related to inappropriate recordings that, if proved, could constitute a violation of state law. If these allegations were confir…
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