Two years after he moved to Vermont to lead Northfield’s police department, Chief Pierre Gomez has submitted his resignation, effective Nov. 1.

Gomez said he emailed his letter of resignation to the select board and the town manager Tuesday, just after noon.

Ongoing racial discrimination from some people and “their attempt to undermine the department since I was hired in 2023” are among reasons for Gomez leaving, he said in an interview.

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He said he is unable to comment further “due to pending litigation.”

Select Board member Merry Shernock confirmed she heard from the chief Tuesday after he submitted the

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