Recreation job sparks bid to force Travers from council
Republican chair George Cooper asks canvassers to declare Councilman Richard Travers vacant for holding a paid town recreation post while serving as council member. Cooper cites town charter bans on paid employment and says Travers may face a conflict of interest. Travers argues grandfather clause and solicitor opinion support his continued service.
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Bruce Burdett
Republican Town Committee
George T. Cooper
Richard Travers
Cooper
Traver
Mr Travers
Portsmouth High School
Board of Canvassers
Travers
Council
Recreation Board
Anthony Agatiello
School funds dispute over 34744 surplus and special account
The town faced questions last night over how 34744 in unexpended school funds was handled. Superintendent Travers directed transfers to a created special needs account with Council not informed, while Town Administrator Nunes says the money was moved with school committee consent. The town solicitor questions legality and considers escalation.
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Edward
Travers
Nunes
Emilio Iannuccillo
Lanuccillo
Tanker Hits Mt Hope Bridge in Dense Fog
A British oil tanker struck the north support tower of the Mt Hope Bridge in dense fog at 11 last night and left the scene without notifying the state authorities. The director said the bridge’s structural integrity is not believed damaged, but crossing restrictions will stay in place until tomorrow’s assessment. The tanker, Moores, heading north to Northeast Petroleum in Tiverton, was identified this morning. officials call it a hit and run and will pursue action against the tanker and its captain.
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Mt Hope
State Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Coast Guard
Authority
James F Canning
Canning
Mt Hope Brige
North Bridge
James Canning