East Hampton residents create Web site to rally opposition to removal of police chief
Residents may not be able to speak out during the July 2 hearing, but they can wear a T-shirt with the message “Bring Back the Chief – Fire O’Keefe.”
Archive for June, 2010
East Hampton Police vote “no-confidence” in Town Manager O’Keefe
“The police chief, who was involved in the [sexual harassment] investigation [of O'Keefe], as well as one of the victim/complainants of the allegation, have been terminated. It’s just too much of a coincidence to believe that the events are not related.”
Police Chief’s July 2 hearing will be at East Hampton High School
“As this is not a regular meeting, there will be no public comment.”
Please sign petition to remove East Hampton Town Manager
How long are we going to put up with a Town Manager in training? Remember, this is his very first time as a Town Manager.
Jonathan Edwards free concert – bring dinner!
The free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 12 on the Goodspeed Opera House grounds.
East Hampton Police Log for June 25, 2010
Stanley Mitchel, 36, of 13 West High St., East Hampton, CT was arrested for criminal damage of landlord property.
[update] Petition calls for resignation of East Hampton Town Manager
“It doesn’t make sense,” Suprono said, today. “He [O'Keefe] approved the police department’s budget, then it went to the Board of Finance and they approved it. Then it went to the Town Council and they approved it. Then it went to the voters and they approved it. All of a sudden, it’s an issue?”
Town manager responds to questions about cutting East Hampton Police Chief’s position
5. Would you respond to Reimondo’s reported comment that your recommendation is retaliation for accusations of sexual harassment?
Town Council eliminates East Hampton Police Chief’s position
Such concerns were not aired during budget review hearings. Engel states in her release, however, that such discussions occurred between council members “in preparation for a possible failed budget referendum.”
[video added] East Hampton grads dance their way into their new lives
Salutatorian William DeMore complimented his classmates for being “already the coolest and best looking” Class of 2010, and urged them to now go on and become the most successful, in whatever way they dreamed.
