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Stockbridge places DPW supervisor on paid leave pending investigation; 4–1 council vote
Summary
The Village of Stockbridge council voted 4–1 on Feb. 19 to place the DPW supervisor on paid administrative leave pending an investigation; Councilmember Fairbotham voted no.
The Village of Stockbridge council voted on Feb. 19 to place the Department of Public Works supervisor on paid administrative leave while an investigation proceeds.
Councilmember Cattell made the motion, supported by Howlett. The roll call recorded ayes from Cattell, Morehouse, Howlett and President Ogden and a single nay from Fairbotham; the motion passed by majority.
The minutes record the action as a paid suspension pending investigation but do not specify the nature of the inquiry, the expected duration of the leave, or any investigative authority assigned. No further personnel details were provided in the meeting record.
Council comments later in the meeting touched on transparency and open communication among board members; the public comment period on agenda items included remarks from Hunter Lega and Jordan Dzurka on village and SDDA concerns. Attorney John Gormley later discussed the police contract and offered recommendations noted in the minutes.
The minutes do not list any follow-up schedule for the investigation; the council adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
