Yes, it is evidently true. Town administrator Phil Smith has resigned effective immediately. It has been known that he did not agree with some of what goes on in town. It is also known that he has had differences with the chief, due to Mr. Smith's background as a Chief of police himself.
Hopefully in the coming days we will find out what happened that resulted in his sudden departure.
Good luck in your future endeavors, Phil.
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Maybe his past is finally catching up with him.
He moves around a lot and leaves a wake in his path. We'll be cleaning up after him for awhile.
He was noticibly more professional and knowledgeable than any of those around him.
ps - everyone has problems with the Chief and since he KNOWS how things SHOULD be done in the PD, it must have bothered him to no end.
Best of Luck Mr. Smith. You were always a gentleman to me and you did not fit in here with all the hillbillies.
I wish I were a fly on the wall when Mr. Smith , a former police chief,told the Conman what his thoughts were about how the Conman was running the Atkinson Police Department. All the workers that have left the department since Mr. Smith came aboard did the right thing by leaving for better pastures. [Pastures was used so the Conman could understand the intended meaning. Its some thing he should do as well.] No wonder the Conman had to have his heart surgery when he did even if it were scheduled.
Hey Anon 1:17 PM
Please explain what you mean by "he moves around a lot".
Didn't he work for the town of Salem from 1984 to 2007?
Hardly a rolling stone. I'll bet if you check his underside you'll find moss .
JMHO
Hey, at least he works full time and is always trying to better himself. Soon, it will be Dr. Smith to you.
I'm just sorry we have such a pathetic collection of people who drive out intelligent, competent people from offices here. He lasted longer than I expected. How he could stand to be in there all day, is beyond me.
His past, give me a break.
What could he have done that could ever measure up to the corruption we have experienced over the last 30 years?
Nothing, that's what.
I am sad to hear this.
He was asked to leave in 2007, failed as a chief, the state pays for his school, and you've been paying him to go. He was out more then in! Nice schedule. Why not go, now that he can't be our chief for 100+k, he moves on, fooled you fools!
Anonymous 9:36
You might want to see a professional.
How did he get a chiefs job if he was asked to leave...how about competitive process appointed.
Failed as Chief? How about waiting list to work in Alton, How would he have passed a background for Atkinson?
State pays for his School, let me know about that deal, state doesn't pay for anyone's school.
Show the line that supports paying for someone to go to school in the town of Atkinson...wow
Out more than in, I believe he left three weeks time off unsused last year.
With his credentials, do not think he was targeting the Atkinson Police Chief position...up your meds, really out there.
You are misinformed dig deeper into the benefits.
I rather dig into some of the "special" benefits Baldwin
got while he was with the APD.
Thank god he is out. Poor chief, the guy was gunning for him. We need a upstanding individual to represent the ATK. I feel much better now that he "resigned" rumor has it that might not of been his choice. We should start from scratch. First the T.A. Next the B.O.S. This is a very big and bright day for Atkinson residents. Actually it's a great week. Let's celebrate.
Thank god he is out. Poor chief, the guy was gunning for him. We need a upstanding individual to represent the ATK. I feel much better now that he "resigned" rumor has it that might not of been his choice. We should start from scratch. First the T.A. Next the B.O.S. This is a very big and bright day for Atkinson residents. Actually it's a great week. Let's celebrate.
Thank god he is out. Poor chief, the guy was gunning for him. We need a upstanding individual to represent the ATK. I feel much better now that he "resigned" rumor has it that might not of been his choice. We should start from scratch. First the T.A. Next the B.O.S. This is a very big and bright day for Atkinson residents. Actually it's a great week. Let's celebrate.
He has always left for a better position, sounds like a floundering career to me...best wishes
It would have been a floundering career had he stayed. He is totally over qualified for any position in Atkinson and he out classes everyone in town hall.
And don't give me that Poor Chief line. The BOS has been trying to talk this guy into retiring for years and we just can't get rid of him.
Another thing, someone ought to explain to Fred that we don't have a Town Manager and the voters have not approved such a position.
We should start from scratch in the PD, or what's left of it. Start with the ailing, frail and under qualified first and sweep house.
Letting him hire anyone is crazy. He has no concept of how to run that dept.
guess he could not stant the bos and there coruption
smith gone murphy gone police officers leaving time to get rid of bos before no body is left. hey bill f how are the town projects comming
hey dude, learn to spell.
It's irritating to read your tirade when it's barely legible.
Mr.Smith though not qualified to be a town administrator, is an educated person who did the town no wrong. He did lend an atmosphere of class to the town's operation.
Wish him well.
He was qualified to be the TA. Have you seen that resume? A TA is NOT a Town Manager but he is also qualified to be a Town Manager and a Police Chief.
Our loss.
cant wait till march when we will be rid of big bill b
who is going to help the 3 stoogers on monday nights now
Wow, it's amazing how one idiot can clutter up a blog.
Unfortunately for them, it doesn't stop us sharing information on our run amok chief. Mr. Smith knew what a mess this town's police situation was in, and I'm sure his input had a lot to do with hiring the consultants that will likely soon be handing out marching orders regarding some long-needed changes.
So even though Mr. Smith leaves, he will leave a mighty legacy if our police department is finally cleaned up and disinfected!
Yes. Good idea.
Mr. Smith, before you go, can you do something for us by getting rid of the Chief? I am also in favor of a plaque in your honor if you can do what no one before you has done, or had the wherewithall to do.
Make Barbara retire too before Jody or Bob makes her.
Hey Chief,
It's not "3 stoogers", it's "3 stooges".
BTW, do you think that your crude ways, slandering residents and lack of education are assets? I would do what I could to hide these flaws if I were you, they are not helping your public reputation.
Also, what is with your cat fixation? I thought you were a dog man judging by the smell in the PD.
how about the 3 idiots btw i am not the chief
Ok, two illiterates.
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