New Ro fills legal counsel spot temporarily
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As you may recall, New Rochelle’s corporation counsel Bernis Shapiro abruptly retired last month and city officials gave little to no explanation as to why.
City Manager Charles Strome III today said he’ll name Shapiro’s deputy Kathleen Gill as her temporary replacement. Gill has been with the city since 1995.
“She’s been here a long time and she’s experienced,” Strome said.
Strome was asked what are the city’s plans to fill the position.
“I’m not sure the summertime is the best time to do a recruitment,” he said. “But certainly by the fall we’ll have some plans together.”
Strome said he anticipates finding Shapiro’s permanent replacement by the mid-fall. When asked if Gill is in the running for the spot, Strome said “Certainly, I suspect she’ll apply.”
Why Bernis Shapiro retired raised a lot of questions when it happened on June 26. There was no known public announcement of it in advance and city officials declined to comment – each citing personel privacy.
Strome again today declined.
“I’ve already said what I’ve wanted to say about it,” he said.
What Strome said on June 26, was a one-sentence e-mail statement saying “The Corporation Counsel for the City of New Rochelle has retired effective the end of business day on June 26 after 12 years of distinguished service.”
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You can bet more than half the people wandering around City Hall know what happened. Why doesn’t the reporter?