Politics & Government

After Mysterious Resignation, Braintree to Hire New Town Clerk

Former Town Clerk Joe Powers resigned following a confrontation with town officials in January.

Braintree officials are expected to name a new town clerk next month.

Former Town Clerk Joe Powers recently resigned. He was previously placed on leave after angrily confronting several town officials following a Town Council meeting in January. Powers and town officials have declined to discuss the incident.

Debra Starr was named Interim Town Clerk.

Town officials advertised for a permanent replacement for Powers. The job would pay between $73,456 and $85,615.   

The Town Council is expected to narrow the field down to three candidates on May 1 then name a new clerk.


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