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Fired for falling asleep at work, Carver official wants job back

The former building inspector claims he’s disabled, on medicine and facing discrimination.

Williams was fired April 4. His attorney Tom Glennon said it’s clear that Carver leaders were looking for any excuse to fire Williams. He said the city’s actions amount to “transparent retaliation against Mr. Williams for having asserted his rights as a disabled employee.”

On March 31, Williams filed a discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC will likely take several months to look into the matter and perhaps investigate it.

Read the full story at startribune.com

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Mills Fleet Farm And Carver Water Tower

The Chaska Herald has published the latest news on the status of Mills Fleet Farm:

The next step is for the city to request and receive bids from contractors for building a four-lane divided entrance road and making other public improvements approaching the site. City Engineer Dan Boyum said the target date for opening bids is May 26.

The city is also planning on refinishing the old Carver water tower.

The City Council voted unanimously this month to accept bids today (April 28) for interior coating, exterior painting and repairs to the 100,000-gallon water tower at 1765 Mount Hope Roa

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Benefit for Galles Family

The Galles family lost their home to fire in February, and credit their lives to their dog Lily who woke them to the fire. The story was covered in the February issue of Villager Tower.

There is a benefit at West Union Church for the Galles family on May 21st from 3pm to 7pm. Spaghetti and Sloppy Jo’s will be served for $10/adult and $5/child. Additionally, there will be a silent auction and bake sale.

The event poster is located here!

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Carver Council Fires Building Official

The Carver City Council voted unanimously Monday afternoon to fire Building Official Ray Williams.

The firing climaxed an 11-week investigation that started with a tip that Williams was sleeping on the job and expanded to include a broader review of his conduct and job performance

Read the full story at ChaskaHerald.com

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Hwy 41 Bridge Open

I came down to Dunn Bros in Chaska and to my surprise, crews were just finishing removing the barricades from the bridge. Shortly thereafter, traffic once again started flowing.

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Carver Village Open Air Spring Market

Be Part of the Fun!

Really Cool Vendors Ranging
from Artists, Vintage Wares,
Antiques, Flowers, Local Produce
& Homemade Foods.
Only Quality Products!

Send in your name, address,
phone number and the products
you would like to sell.

Fee is non-refundable
and vendor must be registered 7
days before the sale date.
These are rain or shine events!

Vendor fee $35.00 Per Event

Payable to Carver On The Minnesota, Inc.
Mail Check to: Open Air Market
PO Box 24
Carver MN 55315

**Mark your calendars now for the Carver Village Open Air Fall Market on September 24, 2011

Time: Saturday, May 21 · 10:00am – 3:00p
Location: Gazebo Park (NE Corner of Broadway & 3rd St) in Carver, MN

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March 2011 Carver City Council Meetings

The two March Carver City Council meetings have been posted. Thanks to Chaska Community Television for posting them, and for adding the mid-month council meeting.

One of the best places for council news is the Villager Tower. The latest issue is available here: Villager Tower #271 February / March 2011

Carver City Council Meeting 03-07-11 from Chaska Community Television on Vimeo.
03-07-2011 Council Packet
03-07-2011 Meeting Minutes

 

Carver City Council Meeting 03-21-11 from Chaska Community Television on Vimeo.
03-21-2011 Council Packet

 

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