Under the whistleblower claim, triple damages were estimated at exceeding $175,000 and attorney fees were placed at $25,000. She calculated her total loss at $49,621, including $45,785 in wage and
Roberta Sarnacki sued the town of Otis in Berkshire Superior Court for illegally discharging her and for unlawful retaliation in Jan. 14, 2020. Sarnacki served as part-time police chief in
OTIS â Two familiar names top the annual town election ballot in Otis, as residents prepare to find a success to the current Select Board chair.
Christopher Bouchard and Therese D. Gould are running for a single three-year seat on the townâs top board.
Gould is the current chair of the Finance Board and has served Otis in a variety of ways. Bouchard is former highway superintendent, current assistant fire chief and veteran of several town boards.
They are contesting for the seat to be vacated by William Hiller, who did not seek reelection.
Residents will also decide a ballot question: âShall the Town vote to have its elected Treasurer become an appointed Treasurer of the town?â That change is recommended by the state Department of Revenue and was endorsed at the May 18 annual town meeting.