Fire Department Union Seeks Audit

Ken O’Brien

Overlooked by many in the recent turmoil over the proposed restructure of Southbridge Middle/High School and the search for a new Town Manager has been a developing crisis in the Southbridge Fire Department.

The situation was highlighted at the recent regular meeting of the Town Council as the result of an appearance by union President Derek Lamica.

Appearing before the Council during citizen’s forum, Mr. Lamica inquired about launching a department audit similar to that performed on the Police Department in 2013.

Southbridge Police Union Accuses Town Manager of Misleading Statements

Ken O’Brien

After the little weather incident we had Monday, I went out to my mailbox yesterday.

Somewhat worse for wear from the ravages of Sandy was a letter asking for my dubious help in addressing a matter that should be of concern to Southbridge residents.

The letter, regrettably anonymous, addressed another recent letter relating to matters that have been simmering for some time as they relate to the Southbridge Police Department.