As I previously shared, a resident has been seeking information on the Town’s handling of an alleged theft by a Southborough Recreation employee in 2019. More details are now available to the public. Read the full article → from Town releases unredacted minutes related to employee misuse of Town credit card
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BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Board of Selectmen Chair Marty Healey publicly defended the Town’s handling of accusations against an employee in 2019. His defense clarified some details around the incident. Read the full article → from BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Police report confirms that Town kept quiet employee resignation due to theft allegation
Thanks to a ruling by the state’s public records division this month, police reports and accounting records have now been released. Documents confirm that the Town accused a Recreation Department employee of inappropriately seeking and receiving reimbursements for personal expenses. Read the full article → from Police report confirms that Town kept quiet employee resignation due to theft allegation
Residents appealing heavily redacted response to public records inquiry into Town’s handling of allegations against former employee
An attorney representing Southborough residents is appealing an “excessively redacted” response to a public records request. The appeal is one of multiple attempts to discover more about purported allegations against a Town employee in Spring 2019. Read the full article → from Residents appealing heavily redacted response to public records inquiry into Town’s handling of allegations against former employee
School budget officer sentenced to 2 years prison
Last week, the man who embezzled more than $380,000 from Northborough-Southborough public schools was convicted of the crime. Read the full article → from School budget officer sentenced to 2 years prison
Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Today, Superintendent Christine Johnson announced that all funds lost, over $380k, have been covered by insurance. Read the full article → from Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Superintendent expects to recapture stolen funds that would result in loss this year
An update from the school district on their plans to deal with the recently discovered embezzlement. Read the full article → from Superintendent expects to recapture stolen funds that would result in loss this year
Telegram: School official arrested for stealing $450,000 from district (Updated)
The Telegram & Gazettte reports that police arrested a Northborough-Southborough schools employee on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Telegram: School official arrested for stealing $450,000 from district (Updated)