March 8

Outraged Pittston residents sign petitions, vow recall over town clerk's dismissal

By Paul Koenig
Staff Writer

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Several hundred Pittston residents line up in the cold Thursday evening to sign petitions to recall the selectmen and town staff, following the termination of Ann Chadwick, 75, from town positions. Selectmen voted Wednesday to "not reappoint" Chadwick. Chadwick's supporters pledged to present the petitions at the annual town meeting on March 18.

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Pittston residents line up in the cold Thursday evening to sign petitions to recall selectmen following the termination of Ann Chadwick, 75, from town positions.

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"She just wants some respect," Johnson said of Chadwick. "She just doesn't want people to think she's done something wrong that would warrant her dismissal."

Calls to the other board members — Wanda Burns-Macomber and Ted Sparrow Jr. — were not returned Friday. Burns-Macomber's three-year term ends this year, and she had planned to run for re-election.

Chadwick was paid about $31,700 as town clerk last year. Webster and Jackson were paid $35,334 and $30,700, respectively.

Selectmen are paid $5,000 and the board chairman is paid $5,500.

Lisa Hall, 42, a Pittston resident who signed the petitions, said Chadwick always greeted her and others with a smile at the Town Office.

"She knows everything about everybody. Everyone else in the office, you're like a number to them," Hall said.

Laurel Chadwick said she's disappointed her mother wasn't treated with the respect, dignity and kindness that she deserved.

"I think the townspeople want to be heard," she said. "Obviously, when you vote for somebody, you hope they'll work in your best interest. It's amazing, the support the community has shown, truly a proud moment to be a member of this town."

Johnson said family members called friends and posted on Facebook to encourage people to attend the Wednesday meeting and sign the petitions Thursday night.

She said some people had to wait more than an hour to sign the petitions.

"She's just so loved by this town," Johnson said of her aunt. "There isn't anyone you'll find that doesn't have a kind word to say about her."

Paul Koenig — 621-5663
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