Rosensweig selected Granby's New Chief of Police

Carl Rosensweig has been selected to become the Granby Police Department’s next chief of police, according to town officials.

Town Manager William Smith made the announcement at the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday evening.

Rosensweig, a , has accepted a conditional offer of employment, according to Smith, and must complete a polygraph test, as well as physical, psychiatric and background checks before he is fully hired.

If all goes as expected, Rosensweig will replace current Chief of Police David Watkins, who submitted his notice of retirement about a month ago, effective Sept. 30.

Smith said that he hopes that the process is completed so that Rosensweig is in place by the beginning of October.

“Chief Watkins has committed to the town that the appointment of the new chief goes as smooth as possible,” Smith said.

The police department is still searching for a captain in the wake of after his arrest on child pornography charges.