Natick Man Charged After Investigation Into Misuse Of Brookline Funds

NATICK, MA — A Natick man faces charges after Brookline town officials said he purchased automotive supplies with town funds.

On Thursday, a group of Brookline officials including Town Administrator Chas Carey, Commissioner of Public Works Erin Chute Gallentine and Acting Chief of Police Jennifer Paster announced that Allan McIntosh, 60, of Natick, was arrested and charged with larceny.

McIntosh left his role within the Department of Public Works in December after serving as an employee for nine years, but it wasn't a ceremonious exit.

He last worked on Oct. 26, 2022 before being placed on leave for an unrelated policy violation.

Then, on Feb. 3, Brookline Department of Public Works personnel were made aware that McIntosh had allegedly used the town's purchase order to acquire numerous items from an auto parts store in Framingham.

DPW staff immediately notified the Brookline Police Department, which began an investigation, according to a news release.

Officials said they are now reviewing protocols and processes for the use and approval of purchase orders to identify any unusual activity on town accounts.

"This is a deeply disappointing violation of our community's trust," Town Administrator Carey said.

"I would like to thank Commissioner Gallentine and the DPW team for their immediate action upon learning of this matter, as well as the Brookline Police Department for its thorough investigation. We are committed to ensuring this does not happen again."

Officials said McIntosh was taken into custody without incident on March 3 and arraigned in Brookline District Court and was released on his own recognizance.

He will return to court on April 19 for a pretrial hearing.