Town meeting clash over legality despite solicitor ruling
A special town meeting set for tonight faces legal challenge after Town Solicitor Albert Nutini ruled petitions invalid under the charter. Nutini says signatures fail district quotas, while canvassers claim four percent of town voters suffices. Republicans back the ruling, but supporters urge the public hearing despite council non participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nutini
Nutini
Achille Pirri
Henry Sousa
Board of Canvassers
Nutin
Louis Castriotta
Zoning Board
Lucien Montaro
Montaro
Charter Commission
Bristol Considers Full Time Town Solicitor Amid Costs
Legal costs total 23 000 this year raise question of hiring a full time town solicitor. Albert A Nutini says such a post would alleviate workload and better serve Bristol. Current expenses include 10 000 salaries for town solicitor and special counsel plus 4 500 outside attorney fees and 14 000 for Iannuccillo in various roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Abood
Bristol
Albert A Nutini
Nutini
Zoning Board
Frank Balzano
Balzano
Louis Castriotta Jr
Castriotta
Emilio Iannuccillo
Iannuccillo
RI Bar Association
Nutin