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The mood on the streets of East Hampton last Thursday afternoon matched the mute gray sky and cool, misty air, as people solemnly shook their heads over the morning arrest of the East Hampton Town’s former budget officer, Ted Hults, on seven felony charges stemming from misconduct with the town’s finances.
“It’s the topic of the day in East Hampton,” said Mark Ryan, of Springs, while standing on Main Street in the village, where he was discussing the arrest with a friend.
“We feel sorry for both him and McGintee,” Mr. Ryan said. “Two careers were ruined. The consensus of most residents is that it’s a sad day for East Hampton and for their families.”
But, he added, “no one who is arrested is guilty. We know everyone involved and the prosecutor is... more
“It’s the topic of the day in East Hampton,” said Mark Ryan, of Springs, while standing on Main Street in the village, where he was discussing the arrest with a friend.
“We feel sorry for both him and McGintee,” Mr. Ryan said. “Two careers were ruined. The consensus of most residents is that it’s a sad day for East Hampton and for their families.”
But, he added, “no one who is arrested is guilty. We know everyone involved and the prosecutor is... more
The only thing that McGintee has been caught in his determination to be the head of something and leave a mark. When he couldn't convince the Schneiderman administration to appoint him Town Police Chief, he settled for running for Town Supervisor. He will leave a mark on this town's history a very bad mark.