Town appoints public works deputy
David P. Thompson has been appointed deputy commissioner of public works for the town. The search process began in October.
Mr. Thompson has served as the town’s chief engineer since September 1995. As the chief engineer, Mr. Thompson plans and directs all activities of the engineering division of the Public Works Department providing in-house design, project management and engineering assistance to other divisions, departments, boards and agencies. Mr. Thompson manages the development and implementation of the town’s capital improvement programs with an annual budget of $5 to $10 million dollars.
From 1984 to 1995, Mr. Thompson served as the director of public works/town engineer for Litchfield where he oversaw the construction, repair and maintenance of public properties including highways, buildings, storm drainage systems, bridges and equipment. Before 1984, Mr. Thompson served for four years as the town engineer for Bloomfield and as design, structural and project engineer for engineering consulting firms.
Mr. Thompson has been published in association publications such as the Public Works Magazine, APWA Reporter, and the New England Chapter of the American Public Works Association Newsletter. Mr. Thompson graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College, a masters of science in civil engineering from New York University and a masters of science in engineering science and an masters in business administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is licensed qualified and was choen among four candidates interviewed. The appointment is effective immediately.
Board of Health meeting canceled
The Board of Health meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 22 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. The next regular meeting schedule is Thursday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Milbrook Club, 61 Woodside Drive.
Police Watch
The following are this Dec. 16’s released arrests:
LARCENY
Rowena Lewis, 53, of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. was arrested Dec. 15 and charged with fourth degree larceny. According to police, video surveillance at Beads in the Loft on Lewis Street pictured Lewis shoplifting a pair of earrings. The value for the earrings was listed at $600. Police said Lewis confessed to the crime. She was released on a $1,000 cash bond and is due in court on Dec. 22.
LARCENY
Patricia Monville, 59, of Springfield, Pa. was arrested Dec. 15 and charged with fifth degree larceny. Police responded to a report that a woman was taking items from McArdle’s Florist on Arch Street. Police reportedly saw Monville with a large bag taking numerous Christmas items on display in the parking lot and putting them in her beg. Police said when confronted sh e admitted to stealing the goods. Monville was released on a $60 cash bond and is due in court Dec. 29.
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