Today's poll: Should Alan J. Ingram repay his $30,000 signing bonus?
07.21.2011 | HADLEY - A trio of young men ride a tube towed by a boat on the Connecticut River.The Forecast
The National Weather Service's Heat Advisory continues today, with afternoon temperatures expected to hit 101.
We may see some relief over the weekend. ABC 40 / FOX 6 meteorologist Dan Brown writes:
A cool/dry front will swing through the area on Saturday. It will still be another very warm, muggy day with temperatures back into the lower 90s however it will become less humid late in the day and Saturday night will feel a lot more comfortable. This front will move through with nothing more than a passing shower or brief thunderstorm.
Finally the real hot stuff will be gone for Sunday. It will be cooler and much drier with highs in the low to mid 80s, with dew points in the 50s.
Today's Poll
Stephanie Barry reports that Alan J. Ingram received a $30,000 signing bonus in 2008 to become Springfield's new superintendent of schools.
The money was intended to help Ingram make a down payment for the purchase of a home in Springfield. Instead, Ingram -- who lives in an apartment in the city's South End -- says he used the money for other living expenses.
While a 2008 “side letter” between former Finance Control Board Executive Director Stephen P. Lisauskas and Ingram says nothing about penalties or repaying the money should Ingram elect to spend the money on something other than a "down payment," some in the city have questioned Ingram's use of the money. City Councilor Jose F. Tosado and school committee member Antonette E. Pepe -- both of whom are running for mayor -- are calling for Ingram to repay the $30,000.
What do you think -- should Ingram repay the city? Vote in our poll, and check back Monday for the results.
Thursday's results: Yesterday, we asked, "Is it hot enough for you?" The results were a dead heat*: 50% or the respondents said "yes", and 50% said "no".
*Hat tip to S.P. Sullivan for that one.
Thursday's Top 5:
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on July 21 were:
1) Police accountability activists and their supporters celebrate court victory
2) Cops: Man angered over 'lemon' smashes 6 vehicles at car dealership
4) Mass. man crashes snowmobile -- in summer
Quote of the Day
"Bottom line, things got out of control and I lost my composure.”
~Springfield police officer Derek V. Cook, in a statement made in conjunction with a guilty plea to charges he assaulted two superior officers. Read Buffy Spencer's story here.