The Rundown

Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth · Oct 28, 2026 · 24m

Westboro Police Chief Todd Minardi was placed on administrative leave after he was found asleep in his city-issued vehicle in a Shrewsbury parking lot, with two bottles of Tito's vodka visible inside. A wellness check was called when the car had been parked for an extended period; responding officers noted Minardi appeared intoxicated with a "glassy-eyed stare" upon waking. Westboro officials immediately hired an outside investigator to review the incident. The hosts debate whether the investigation can truly be considered "independent" when the town is paying for it, while acknowledging the…