Joseph Crocker said elected officials were not supportive enough of town staff.
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Raymond town manager’s resignation polarizes town
Tensions ran high at a Monday emergency town meeting, where some residents sought to recall Select Board members they alleged created a toxic work environment.
Raymond town manager resigns
Joseph Crocker served in the position for just four months.
Freeport residents unite to tackle climate change
On March 12, Freeport residents gathered to discuss the political landscape and climate action at individual, local, state and federal levels.
Brunswick Zoning Board member quits in wake of contentious development debate
Leland Gould, a former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, has quit, citing attendance difficulties.
Our View: Attacks on public meetings, elected officials should be met with unified front
Maine municipal officials taking steps to strengthen rules regarding harassment and other disruption must do it without sacrificing public participation.
New Gloucester election ushers in change
Following an eventful year, newly elected New Gloucester town officials — including one who may be the town’s first person of color to sit on the Select Board — look forward to a fresh start.
Pomerleau requests recount in Standish council election
Philip Pomerleau lost to Gregory LeClerc in the June 8 election by five votes.
Our View: Waterville’s secret meetings are no way to govern
Even a disease outbreak doesn’t excuse a municipality’s violation of the state’s public meeting law.
Jim Fossel: Old-fashioned democracy threatened by novel virus
The New England town meeting form of government has survived for centuries, but it may not outlive the coronavirus response..