OSSIPEE — Former Ossipee police chief Donald Babbin has filed a lawsuit, alleging town officials violated state law by firing him, as well as breached his employment contract and invaded his privacy.
The town has not yet filed a response.
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Better off to just close down the Ossipee PD and let the sheriffs and State police handle issues
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