WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) - The lawyer for a demoted police chief in Woodstock wants a judge to stop the town from hiring a permanent replacement. It comes as the former chief fights to get his job back.

Woodstock Police Chief Joe Swanson listens during a hearing about his job performance held by the Woodstock Village Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Woodstock, Vt. Swanson was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Swanson has been at the center of controversy since April 2025, when his title was changed from police chief to patrol officer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The board is holding that meeting on Monday morning. Swanson has requested that the hearing be public. Met Gala 2026 will ...