Bob Ells Resigns from Select Board

I (Jay) am traveling and couldn't confirm the news, but Bob has apparently given verbal notice that he intends to step down from his post as member of the Select Board. The remaining Board members, Pat Mercer and George White, will be responsible for choosing a replacement. 

Bob's departure follows the resignation of Sandi Pierson as Board Secretary. I had held off posting the news after talking to Pat Mercer, who'd said that Sandi had not yet submitted her formal resignation. But at last night's meeting, Pat reportedly mentioned publicly that Sandi had resigned.

I'll be talking to those who attended last night's meeting and will report the facts as I get them. I'm told that the Board was asked about the state of the accounts, including alleged failure to write timely checks, and the printing of un-numbered vouchers. 

Feel free to comment or add any information you like, either by emailing me (o.speech at Gmail) or commenting directly on the site. If you want, I'll set up a discussion board. Meanwhile, let's hope these problems get cleared up as quickly and transparently as possible.