Marion Vendituoli

Of the $38 million stolen, the County has recovered $5.9 million to distribute to school and fire districts impacted by Gutfahr’s embezzlement. As of June 23, local districts are waiting to see their share of the recovered money be posted to their accounts.

New board members Mandy Montanez, Denise Bowden and Michael Young will be replacing Bob Ollerton, Justin McEldowney and Todd Norton.

Council may also vote on dissolving the Library’s Advisory Board; a $2,200 contract to trim Library trees; and a $37,632 contract to improve Reservoir Road. Here’s more information, including the complete proposed budget.

Concerned about the threat of a major fire, Patagonia officials are taking a hard look at the Town’s firefighting resources.

This is the first time in recent history that the Town has formally looked to an agency other than the 100-year-old Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue to perform these services.

Concerns are being voiced about road safety as well as the potential for downstream pollution and even flooding.