Welch defends leadership amid FBI probe at city hall
Welch faced a Monday council meeting with fiery remarks blaming unnamed political enemies for the FBI inquiry. He said he remains positive and noted his staff’s relief after taking a leadership stance while denying any disclosed names behind the probe. The FBI questioned McArthur and several city officials about Welch Construction projects, City Hall office practices, and the almost $4.6 million City Hall sign.
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Quint fire trucks rise in popularity and costs rise
Fire officials note Quint aerial ladders are becoming the norm for many departments as NFPA considers a separate standard and ISO updates grading. Between January and September 1997, truck 35 logged 76 alarms while engine 29 had 114, prompting a plan to place both in reserve to cut maintenance costs.
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Teachers Expand Gifted Program With Creative Workshops
Linda Leahy of Matteson School leads a program helping high ability students through oral storytelling and video projects. Future sessions will emphasize spatial-visual learning with Lego dragons, while teachers adapt curricula to address multiple intelligences across classrooms.
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Welch faces conflict probe in Heritage Bank dispute
Welch, mayor and former owner of Welch Construction F, is under FBI scrutiny over potential conflicts between his municipal duties and family business. The dispute with Heritage Bank centers on pledging a building for a loan deal. Welch says the matter is a business issue to be adjudicated, not connected to his public life.
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Former schools chief to act as interim superintendent
Hazel Crest School District 15244 trustees fire Supt Jo Ann Roberts and end her contract term, appointing former Rich Township High School District 227 leader DuWayne Carnes as interim superintendent for up to 100 days. Carnes will oversee 1,150 students as the district seeks a permanent successor amid state scrutiny and staffing concerns.
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Roof Commissioner's Plan for Roof Work At Village Project
Roof Commissioner Joe Commerford indicated Coleman would need time only for unexpected problems and urged hiring an inspection firm. He outlined that roof work would exceed the village apartment project scope, including tearing off to the deck, installing two insulation layers, removing loose gravel and flashing, and applying multiple felt layers and coal tar pitch flood coat.
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Massachusetts Library Seeks New Administrator
The library announces a vacant administrator position to oversee operations. Madsen will resume duties as assistant administrator and head of technical services after a hire. Applicants require a MLS, three years of experience, and board approval follows interviews by a special committee.
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