TAMWORTH — Tamworth selectmen confirmed at their last meeting they are looking into the possibility of the town being served by a regional department, such as the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, rather than the Tamworth Police.
Meanwhile, Chief Dana Littlefield said he’s been kept in the dark about this new development.
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