Politics & Government

Tiverton Town Administrator Unexpectedly Steps Down During Investigation

Tiverton Town Administrator James Goncalo unexpectedly announced his retirement Monday night.

Tiverton Town Administrator James Goncalo is stepping down from office in an unexpected move, reports EastBayRI.com

Town Administrator James Goncalo announced his retirement Monday night after an executive session with the Tiverton Town Council, according to EastBayRI.com. Goncalo allegedly told the council he was retiring in a letter, submitted on Monday night. 

The announcement comes during a State Police investigation into Tiverton Maintenance Director Robert Martin. 

Martin, an employee of the town since 1988, is being accused of working on his personal property while on town time. Martin has denied this accusation. 

A special WJAR-TV I-Team investigation aired this past Thursday on the investigation. You can watch the report here

The council also voted Monday to suspend Martin from work for 30 days without pay, according to EastBayRI.com

What do you think about the town administrator stepping down? The council's decision to suspend Martin for 30 days? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below. 


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