Chenango Town Supervisor and Bookkeeper Resign

There's more local government turmoil in the town of Chenango following the resignations of the town's supervisor and bookkeeper.

Michael Lumsden had served as supervisor for a short time. He was not available for comment but his wife, Roxann Lumsden, told WNBF News he had resigned from the post "due to personal reasons." She said his resignation was effective last Thursday.

The town of Chenango bookkeeper also has stepped down from her post. Laurie Eldridge gave two weeks' notice in September. She could not be reached for comment.

According to the town website, in addition to supervisor, Lumsden was the chief fiscal officer and the finance supervisor for Chenango.

The website indicates in addition to serving as the town bookkeeper, Eldridge also was Chenango's budget coordinator.

The names of Lumsden and Eldridge were still listed on the town of Chenango website Monday afternoon.

The town has been faced with chaos in recent years with the resignations of officials and employees.

Deputy supervisor Kevin Worden did not return calls seeking comment on the situation involving town government. Town clerk Adam Donahue could not be reached to answer questions.

Town board member Gene Hulbert declined to comment. He said he expected information would be released at the board meeting that is scheduled for Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Derin Kraack, the Chenango town highway superintendent, said he had been told of the town supervisor's resignation last Friday but he had no further information.

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