Elected to his third term last November, Jones, 44, recently started teaching at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. And the State Ethics Commission told Jones that continuing to serve in both positions might present a conflict of interest, as the council each year must vote to fund the town’s contribution to Tri-County’s budget.
"It’s with a heavy heart that I resign," said Jones, who also chaired the economic development subcommittee. "This, by far, is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life as a volunteer. It’s been five great years and I hope to continue to serve in the future."
For now, he added, "My commitment is to my students."Read the full article in the Milford Daily News (Subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141003/NEWS/141008554/1994/NEWS
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| Special Election announced for Dec 16, 2014 |
There will be a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Town Council Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Nomination papers will be available beginning on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 8:00am.
Last day to obtain nomination papers will Friday, October 24, 2014 at 4:00pm
Nomination paper must be returned by Tuesday, October 28, 2014 by 4:00pm
Last day to register to vote for this special election is November 26, 2014 by 8:00pm
Absentee ballots will be available within three weeks of the election.If you have any questions please call Deborah L. Pellegri, CMC at 508-520-4900.
The Special Election timeline was shared from the Franklin website
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01EB038C-000F8513
The full set of notes from the Town Council meeting Wednesday can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/jones-resignation-will-bring-special.html
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