Joe Swanson is suing the town and village of Woodstock for $5 million after he claims he was demoted without just cause ...

The decision by the village trustees appears to set the stage for a protracted legal battle. Swanson’s fight to be reinstated as police chief would now move to the courthouse.

The lawsuit alleges six violations, including breach of contract, wrongful discharge, infliction of emotional distress and conspiracy, among others.

WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) - Woodstock’s former police chief is fighting back after he was ousted from his job earlier this spring. Joe Swanson was sidelined last October in connection with a Vermont ...

By Mike Donoghue, Senior Correspondent The Woodstock Village Trustees, after a special closed-door meeting this week, voted to reverse their earlier decisio ...