February 20 meeting with Clinton Housing Authority proposed

This past week, a Clinton man was found dead in his apartment on Water Street, part of a public housing complex owned by the Clinton Housing Authority. The district attorney said the man suffered injuries that indicated foul play, and a suspect is in custody.

Since then, I have been contacted by residents concerned about the security and safety of Clinton Housing Authority properties. Other residents have spoken out on social media and in the press, echoing these concerns.

In an effort to clear the air and reassure the residents of Clinton, the Board of Selectmen has invited the Clinton Housing Authority to join us at our meeting on Wednesday, February 20.

As a public servant in the social media age, I know how quickly, and easily, misinformation can spread. I want to give my colleagues on the Housing Authority the chance to get the facts out to the public in an open, televised format. I believe that having a frank conversation about the issues they’re facing will go a long way toward ensuring that our town is a safe place to live, regardless of your address.

I hope the Clinton Housing Authority accepts this invitation and joins us on February 20.