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Candidates debate Chesprocott Health District controversy and accountability
Summary
Candidates addressed the town’s decision two years ago about the regional health district, turnover in leadership at the health district board and whether promises of added oversight were fulfilled.
Candidates at a Cheshire forum spent a segment of the event debating the town’s relationship with the regional health agency referenced in the forum as the Chesprocott Health District, including leadership turnover and promises of increased oversight.
Former town council chair and candidate Peter Talbot defended the town’s decision to remain with the health district, saying recent board and leadership changes have stabilized operations. “Those two positions are now turning around what was a very difficult situation,” he said, referencing recent appointments to the district board and its director.
Other candidates disagreed on the…
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