HARWICH – Selectmen in Harwich will meet this morning in executive session to discuss the investigation into allegations made against Assistant Town Administrator Julie Quintero-Schulz.
Quintero-Schulz was placed on paid administrative leave last week after town employees levied allegations against her, according to Larry Ballantine, chairman of the Harwich Board of Selectmen.
Ballantine said he cannot comment specifically on the accusations, but he said they are not criminal in nature.
The agenda item for the executive session states, “to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.” The session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
“My concern right now is that we step through it very carefully both for Julie’s sake and the town’s sake,” said Ballantine. “I’m being very cautious and working with legal counsel just to be sure that we treat everyone fairly.”
Ballantine said he first heard of the allegations a week and a half ago.”They were serious enough in my mind to contact our lawyer and determine that there’s enough to at least make some initial investigation,” he said.
Quintero-Schulz has held the job since last March. In December, she was appointed acting golf director after the town’s golf director and golf pro were placed on leave.
