The Nashua Police Commission announces Police Chief Michael Carignan has expressed his intent to retire following a distinguished twenty-eight-year career with the Nashua Police Department. A formal acceptance of Chief Carignan’s retirement will take place at a future date. Chief Carignan has chosen to accept a position in the private sector.

The Nashua Police Commission has selected Deputy Chief Kevin Rourke as Chief Carignan’s successor. Deputy Rourke has held the position of Deputy Chief since 2019. He has been a member of the Nashua Police Department since 1998 and a member of the command staff since 2017. Prior to joining the Nashua Police Department, Deputy Rourke also served as a police officer in Milford, New Hampshire. In addition to his current assignment as Deputy Chief of Uniform Operations, he has held leadership roles...