Nick Upham, Boothbay Harbor’s fire chief and public works foreman, was put on administrative leave Nov. 26, according to Town Manager Julia Latter. Latter said he is on leave with pay.  

Latter said she could not provide further details or an explanation because it is a personnel matter currently under review. She said more information will be released once a determination has been made. However, she confirmed law enforcement is not involved.

Latter added, the fire and public works departments are operating under a status quo for the time being. 

The Register reached out to Upham for comment but did not receive a reply by deadline.