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Former Town Manager Pleads Guilty | Burlington News
Jacqueline Higgins, former Williamstown Town Manager, has pleaded guilty to embezzling $180,000 from the Tunbridge Fire Department over more than a decade—charges that emerged just as she stepped down in November 2025. After initially denying all allegations in January, she now accepts a lenient plea deal: just 12 days in jail and a small fine, avoiding a potential one- to two-year sentence. The case underscores how deeply public trust can be shattered when community resources are misused—and it’s heading toward a swift, albeit sobering, resolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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