Letter from the mayor defends careful handling of job dismissals
The mayor states the council treats relieving employees with utmost seriousness and follows months of coaching and consultation with the personnel chair, council, and attorney. He acknowledges possible errors or misinforming factors, emphasizes just cause, and pledges ongoing town improvements including EACC programs for seniors, the disabled, youth, and families, presented by professionals.
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Rockingham County plans memorial chimney in Elkton park
The county will fund a memorial chimney built from stones of two Belder Hilon home chimneys that burned in 2013. The monument will honor displaced Rockingham residents with a plaque and four displays on local family history at the Elkton Area Community Center parking lot. The project draws from economic development funds and includes a maintenance agreement with Elkton. Separately, A-1 and A-2 zoning districts may merge to streamline uses, following a recent industrial district merger. County staff may begin study soon, with updates to the county website and adjusted meeting times for remaining 2014 sessions.
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Elkton town manager vacancy sparks debate over governance
Council members oversee departments as interim manager Printz resumes duties. Kevin Whitfield was terminated after 14 months as Elkton manager, with Printz acting without pay. Some council members push to fill the post now, citing 19 months vacant, while others prefer steady long term planning and potential savings from delaying hiring. Printz notes council’s hands-on oversight has exposed long-standing issues and funded projects, but warns against substituting a manager with direct accountability and daily issue monitoring.
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Williams tied to 2012 suit over 2004 case handling
Original suit filed in October 2012 named Williams, the town, and Pullen as defendants. By February 2014 the case dismissed against Pullen and Elkton left Williams as sole defendant, ending monetary hopes for Rachel Good and her three children under Virginia law.
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