Selectman Bob Ells' Resignation Letter

Bob Ells submitted his formal resignation from the Select Board last Friday, and we just got hold of it. While Bob doesn't name names, his letter speaks to "poor decisions" that have created problems for the town. More disturbingly, he lists "contiuous hostility on the Board" as a reason for resigning.

It's now up to the remaining Board members, Pat Mercer and George White, to appoint a replacement. Meanwhile, please try to show up for the meetings, 7 pm on the second and last Tuesday of the month.

Here's Bob's letter in full:

I have served in many capacities and for many years, the most recent as a Selectman. There are many problems that the town is presently dealing with, many brought on by poor decisions. Last year there was continuous hostility on the Board instead of working together. Unfortunately I have not seen a sincere effort to resolve these issues and still memers of the Board are determined to take actions and make decisions that most of the residents are opposed to. Because our job is to work for the people of Orange and not for our own agendas, I cannot follow along in this manner in good conscience; therefore I am resigning from the Board of Selectmen effective immediately.

Sincerely, Bob Ells