Arlington-Belmont Crew Coach Resigns Amid Student Theft Allegations: Report

ARLINGTON, MA — A longtime Arlington-Belmont crew coach has resigned from his position amid allegations of thefts committed by student club members at regatta events including the Head of the Charles, reports the Arlington Advocate.

According to the report, citing an email sent to the Arlington-Belmont crew community, longtime varsity boys crew coach Mark Grinberg resigned from his position on Oct. 29 following the discovery of the allegations. The advocate further reports that club members are accused of stealing clothing from vendor tents at events.

The AB Crew's Board of Directors told the Advocate that they were in the process of investigating the facts regarding the situation. The report further indicates that Grinberg's resignation was voluntary.

In an email to patch AB Crew Board of Directors Co-President Melissa Brown did not mention Grinberg specifically, but confirmed that it had accepted a head coach's resignation "with an appreciation for the coach's past services."

"The Board of AB Crew is in the process of investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding certain alleged thefts that were recently brought to the Board's attention. We have engaged outside counsel to assist us in this effort. That investigation is ongoing. In order to protect any individuals who may or may not be involved in the allegations, and in order to protect the integrity of the investigation itself, we are unable to comment further. Our objective is to follow the facts and to conscientiously and responsibly resolve this situation in a fair and appropriate manner and as expeditiously as possible.

With respect to any coaches, we are not able to comment on personnel matters, other than to confirm that one of the head coaches has resigned and the Board has accepted that coach's resignation, with an appreciation for the coach's past services. These personnel matters are independent of the ongoing investigation into the alleged thefts."

Read more from the Arlington Advocate here.

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