Recorder/Paul Franz

Jerry Eide and Larry Hess of Hilltown Restoration restore the iron scrollwork on the front of the First National Bank and Trust Co. building on Bank Row in Greenfield on Wednesday. Greenfield Glass replaced the windows and replicated the three doors that originally greeted bank customers.

ASHFIELD -- Ashfield Police Chief John Svoboda has been placed on a one-week paid administrative leave following a lengthy closed-door meeting with the Selectboard on Wednesday.

According to Selectboard Chairman Bill Perlman, the nine-hour closed-door meeting will reconvene next Wednesday, beginning at 4 p.m.

'All investigation and testimony has been completed,' said Perlman, who has recused himself from participating in the closed-door sessions. He did not give reasons for his recusal. 'The only thing left is (for the board) to make a decision,' he said.

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