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Law Enforcement work has been a part of Howard "Buster" H. Spaulding's family, going back many years. His Paternal grandfather Benjamin Spaulding became Berlin's Police chief in 1949, and his Maternal Grandfather Clifford Wheeler became Berlin's Chief of Police from 1951-1965. In those early years, the Police Chief was a part-time position. Howard's uncle, Henry A. Wheeler, became Police Chief in 1965 after his father Clifford retired, and became Berlin's first full-time Police Chief in 1967. Chief Spaulding's father Benjamin Spaulding Jr. served as a police officer as well. His uncle Clifford Wheeler Jr. Was a Massachusetts State Trooper and his uncle Francis Burke also served as a Berlin Officer. |
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A life long resident of Berlin, Chief Spaulding started his law enforcement career with the Town of Berlin in 1969 as a part time police officer. In 1970, Howard was appointed Berlin's first full-time patrolman. Howard was promoted to Sergeant in 1973 and became Police Chief in 1992, retiring in April 2002 after 33 years of service. Chief Spaulding currently holds a special officer appointment for emergencies and special assignments. Howard also served his community as a member of the Fire Department, Ambulance Squad, Cemetery Commission, and is an elected Constable and Town Assessor. Howard is the husband of Kathleen Spaulding and the father of two sons, Jeffrey and Edward. His son Jeffrey is a state correction officer and part time police officer in Berlin. His Son Edward is employed with the city of Marlboro Water Department and a member of the Berlin Fire Department. Major changes in the department during Chief Spaulding's tenure has been the computerization of the Police Department, enhanced 911 services, and the construction a a Police Station/Public Safety Building. |
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