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Residents urge action on Staley Road and raise complaints; whistleblower says board hasn’t responded
Summary
Public comment at the May 4 meeting included allegations of denied medical care and harassment, a whistleblower claim of retaliation and continued calls for action on Staley Road; board members said bonding and drainage will be investigated but identified funding challenges.
Residents used the town’s public-comment period on May 4 to press the board on several longstanding local concerns, including a call to advance a highway design study for South Parkway/Staley Road, allegations of harassment and a whistleblower claim the board has not responded.
During public comment, Michael Smithana told the board he had been denied medical care in January and alleged law enforcement harassment, asking the town to contact Denise Miranda at the human-rights division. Later, Chris Slurry said he reported what he believes to be wrongdoing…
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