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local-government5 months ago•3 min saved

Town Managers' Dual Jobs Spark Controversy Over Transparency and Ethics

Dawn Norton, the CFO of Wilton, Connecticut, resigned after it was discovered she was also serving as a town administrator in Greybull, Wyoming, which she claims was fully disclosed and compliant with her employment terms. The town officials were unaware of her second role, leading to her resignation and a vacancy in Wilton's CFO position. Norton cited workplace stress and ongoing departmental issues as reasons for her departure.

via The Independent|

#connecticut #employment-controversy #local-government

lgbtq-rights1 year ago•4 min saved

"Town Manager in New Hampshire Resigns Amid Homophobic Harassment"

The town manager of Littleton, New Hampshire, resigned after facing homophobic harassment following the display of LGBTQ art in the community. The controversy was sparked by a state senator's objections to the art, leading to a series of confrontations and personal attacks against the manager, including a threatening package received in the mail. The manager's resignation is seen as a statement against the harassment, and he hopes to honor his late son by standing up for what he believes in.

via NBC News|

#harassment #lgbtq #lgbtq-rights

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Maine Town Manager Dies Rescuing Son from Icy Pond

Maine town manager Kevin Howell, 51, tragically drowned while rescuing his 4-year-old son after both fell through the ice on Etna Pond near their home. Howell managed to get his son out of the water before instructing him to get help, but when his wife arrived and attempted to assist, she also fell through the ice. Despite rescue efforts, Howell did not survive. Howell was known for his community involvement and support for the state's Emergency Medical Services.

via Fox News|

#drowning #family-tragedy #ice-rescue

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Maine Town Manager Dies Rescuing Son from Icy Pond

Kevin Howell, the town manager of Carmel, Maine, tragically drowned after saving his son, who had fallen through a frozen pond near their home. His wife also fell through the ice while attempting to rescue him. Despite efforts from emergency responders, Howell's body was found several hours later. Described as a dedicated and community-oriented individual, Howell's death is a significant loss for the town of Carmel.

via BBC.com|

#carmel #community #drowning

us2 years ago•2 min saved

Maine Town Manager Sacrifices Life to Save Son from Icy Pond

Kevin Howell, the town manager of Carmel, Maine, tragically died after saving his 4-year-old son from a frozen pond that they both fell into while on a walk. After rescuing his son, who ran home to get help, Howell went missing. His body was later found by divers. Howell was recognized for his work in improving the town's recycling program and had received the annual Leadership Award by the Maine Town, City and County Management Association in 2020.

via The New York Times|

#frozen-pond #maine #rescue

tragedy2 years ago•5 min saved

Maine Town Manager Dies Saving Son in Frozen Pond Tragedy

Carmel, Maine mourns the loss of town manager Kevin Howell, 51, who tragically drowned while saving his 4-year-old son after they fell through the ice at Etna Pond. Howell, known for his dedication to the community, was described as a wonderful person who always strived to make the town better. His contributions, including creating a town landing and revitalizing community events, were highly regarded. The small town is deeply saddened by his passing and will be meeting to determine the next steps for filling his position.

via Press Herald|

#carmel #community #drowning

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Town Manager Sacrifices Life to Save Son from Icy Pond

Maine town manager Kevin Howell tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son when they both fell through the ice of a pond. His son ran back home to get help, and his wife called 911 and attempted to rescue him but also fell through the ice. Despite efforts from authorities, Howell's body was recovered hours later. Howell was a respected town manager and an advocate for the development of a regional EMS system in Maine.

via New York Post |

#drowning #heroic-rescue #ice-accident

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Heroic Carmel Town Manager Dies Saving Son from Frozen Pond

The town manager of Carmel, Maine, Kevin Howell, tragically died after saving his 4-year-old son from a frozen pond when both fell through the ice. After getting his son to safety, Howell's wife attempted to rescue him but also fell through the ice. Despite efforts from emergency responders, Howell's body was found by divers later that day. Howell was responsible for overseeing town departments and leaves behind a grieving community and family.

via NBC News|

#family-tragedy #heroism #maine