The Smithfield town council fired town manager Eric Williams yesterday. The firing comes in the wake of the scandal over unauthorized pay raises to 31 town employees, including astronomical raises for three people including the town clerk. lNBC 17 reports that an investigation has concluded that Williams authorized the raises even though he didn’t sign the paperwork. Those three raises have been rescinded. Regardless, the town has also brought in an outside attorney to investigate the situation again. Williams reportedly has lawyered up.
