Farrell Smith O'Connell

Statement from Rockport Fire Chief Jimmy Doyle:

“It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve in and lead the Rockport Fire Department for the better part of my career. Every day I have lived in this town, I have thought of how to give back to it - as a volunteer firefighter, as a local businessman, as a Friends of Rockport Athletics member, as a parent and grandparent. Even though I vigorously disagree with the Town’s actions of the past year and the Selectmen's decision tonight, I hold my head high knowing that every day that I put on my uniform I was doing it for this community - and I’m proud of my fellow firefighters who will continue to risk their lives to do the same.”

Chief Doyle wanted this hearing public, not the Town of Rockport, we will ensure that it is: