Five former Fairfield officials have been sentenced to probation and community service following their involvement in a dumping scandal. The scandal involved the illegal dumping of debris from a construction project into a town-owned park in 2014.
The five officials, including former Public Works Director Joseph Michelangelo and former Assistant Public Works Director Scott Bartlett, pleaded guilty to various charges related to the dumping. They were sentenced to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service each.
The officials had initially denied any wrongdoing, but later admitted to their involvement in the dumping. They apologized for their actions in court, with Michelangelo acknowledging that he had failed in his duty to protect the town and its residents.
The dumping scandal had caused outrage in the community, with residents expressing their anger and disappointment over the officials’ actions. The town had to spend over $100,000 to clean up the debris from the park, which had been contaminated with hazardous materials.
In addition to their probation and community service, the officials were also ordered to pay restitution to the town for the cost of the cleanup. They were further banned from working for the town in any capacity in the future.
The sentencing of the former Fairfield officials marks the end of a long legal battle that has tarnished their reputations and caused embarrassment for the town. It serves as a warning to public officials that they will be held accountable for their actions and that corruption and misconduct will not be tolerated.
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