Much of the discussion at the Tuesday, Jan. 17 meeting of the Silverhill Town Council centered around the town’s volunteer fire department.
It was announced during the meeting that the town’s fire chief, Gary Patrick, who has served nearly four decades in that capacity, had taken a voluntary leave of absence. Reasons for the leave of absence were not discussed during the meeting.
“He has not resigned and we have not received any letter expressing his desire to resign,” said fire department volunteer George Watters.