New Conn Humane Society Chairman Defends President Who Resigned Under Pressure
March 24th, 2010 admin
Topics: attorney general, charities, connecticut, ct humane society, ct local news, govt., health, osha, pets
Chris White, who was elected Monday by the Connecticut Humane Society to be its new chairman, continues to defend Richard Johnston, who quit this week under pressure from state and federal investigations as well as from a group of vocal former CHS workers and volunteers. White, a board member for 15 years, told the Courant Monday
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