From Candidate Inquiry to Town Attorney: The Documented Timeline of Timothy Towne’s Response
The Maine Mirror contacted Timothy Towne through his campaign account with a documented government-accountability issue. Towne responded. After subsequent scheduling requests received no response, Berwick’s Town Attorney entered the exchange, raising unanswered questions about where candidate correspondence ends and municipal representation begins.
UPDATE: Towne Responds, Working Copy Prepared
Berwick Police Chief and House District 149 candidate Timothy Towne has responded to The Maine Mirror, confirming that a new copy of the previously unresolved police recording has been prepared and is available for pickup.
Can Berwick’s Police Chief Also Serve in the Maine Legislature? Maine Law Raises Questions Worth Answering
Maine law does not explicitly address whether a municipal police chief can simultaneously serve in the Legislature—but constitutional provisions, court decisions, ethics laws and Attorney General opinions raise questions about whether Berwick Police Chief Timothy Towne’s proposed dual role warrants further legal scrutiny.
New Records Reveal Thomas Lavigne’s Role in Timothy Towne’s Berwick Police Chief-Legislature Plan
Newly obtained Berwick public records reveal Rep. Thomas Lavigne’s role in Timothy Towne’s reconsideration of a Maine House run while remaining police chief—and raise new questions about what the Select Board ultimately approved.
Campaign Promises Meet a Real Problem: A Question for House District 149 Candidate Timothy Towne
Berwick Police Chief and House District 149 candidate Timothy Towne has been presented with a real, documented government accountability concern. Before Election Day, voters now have an opportunity to observe how he responds.
Berwick Select Board Promised a Working Recording. Nearly 11 Months Later, Where Is It?
A defective public record, an on-camera promise to provide a working copy, and nearly 11 months of waiting. The documented timeline raises questions about transparency, public access, and follow-through in Berwick.
Two Public Roles, One Police Chief: Timothy Towne Plans to Serve Berwick and the Maine Legislature
Berwick Police Chief Timothy Towne plans to remain police chief if elected to Maine House District 149. Public records show how the Select Board approved the dual-role arrangement and reveal Towne’s statement that he originally agreed to run “only as a placeholder.”