Congratulations Chief Taggard

First let me apologize for failing to update the blog, a little too much on my plate recently.

Now to the news at hand:

About a week late as I was expecting a few of those in attendance to e mail some photos of the Swearing in Ceremony, sorry to disappoint but as of yet no pictures to display.

Congratulations are in order for the Town of Ulster's new Police Chief, Officer Matt Taggard.
The ceremony was well attended by family and friends and quite a few residents.
Chief Taggard in his normal humble manner took the oath to protect and serve and defend the Constitution before Judge Sue Kesick after the proceedings were initiated by the Pledge of Alliegence lead by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 based at the SawKill Fire House.
It must have been a difficult decision to choose between two such fine officers as Matt Taggard & Joe Sinagra and the Town can boast of having two of the State's best officers as Chief & Deputy Chief.
In attendance the entire complement of T of U PD, lined up in support of their newly sworn in Chief.
Chief's Taggard's speach was short and complimentary of the Residents of the Town and his Officers and Academy Cadets. He discussed past performance and layed out his agenda for the future of Law Enforcement for the Town. Representatives of the Olive PD were in attendance to offer support for a dear colleague and friend.
Ulster Hose FD was also in attendance and were recognized for their assistance and support of the Town of Ulster PD and their fine work.
We would like to wish Chief Taggard God Speed in his new position and we congratulate him again for his fine performance as an Officer for these many years.
We also congratulate Deputy Chief Sinagra and wish him the best of luck.
Chief Watzka will be surley missed as his service to Town of Ulster residents was unwavering and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.