Southampton Village Police Chief Thomas Cummings will receive nearly $775,000 for unused time upon his exit from the department. Southampton Deputy Mayor and Trustee Gina Arresta says the village board could have saved taxpayers money by ending the chief's contract in May instead of September.


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