Town manager deletes texts related to hiring; Natick’s Lt. Cara Rossi chosen for Ashland’s Police Chief, a month after the date promised. Requested records released after pick made.

Interviews were conducted in March and April 9th the decision between Santiago and Rossi was expected. That day came and went. Michael Herbert the town manager claimed that they were doing background checks on both candidates and after that was done – a decision could be made. But should we really trust a town manager