Brookline’s Fire Chief Charles Corey resigned his post last week, seemingly under pressure.
Corey’s been the subject of controversy and had been suspended twice since December. The first time due to complaints of harassment, racist and sexist comments, and questionable accounting. The second time after a complaint was filed with the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission.
Town Administrator Paul Branscombe told InDepthNH.org Corey submitted an “involuntary resignation” on Sept. 23. Branscombe said the decision to resign was made by Corey’s attorney, Francis Murphy. Murphy has not responded to InDepthNH.org’s requests for comment…