After placing town manager on leave, most of Houlton's council resigns

After placing town manager on leave, most of Houlton's council resigns

HOULTON, Maine — Houlton’s town manager, who was arrested Sept. 25 on felony victim tampering and domestic violence assault charges, was placed on administrative leave Friday afternoon by the Town Council before most of the group resigned.  Immediately following the unanimous vote to place Cameron Clark on leave, Council Chairperson Jane Torres resigned, as did Councilors Jim Peters and Erin Matthews, effectively leaving the town without a gover…