Somerset Interim Police Chief Todd Costa has been selected as the new permanent Chief after a 3-0 vote by the Somerset Board of Selectmen last night during their meeting at the Somerset Public Library. 

Costa is a 29-year vet of the force; he replaces George McNeil, whose contract was not renewed earlier this Spring. 

Somerset Selectmen Chair Loren Lawless indicated Selectmen wanted to promote from within the Police Department. 

Costa thanked past Police Chiefs and became emotional when he closed with praise for his wife and children.