Watt on NPB Council 11-24-76Watt on NPB Council
NORTH PALM BEACH — Former
Councilman Herbert A. Watt is back
on the Village Council. Watt, who
served as a councilman from 1964 to
1971, won a Village Council vote last
night to fill the seat vacated when
Mery McIntyre resigned to run for
County Commission.
The council nominated three oth-
ers for the seat McIntyre, Don
Cole and Tom McGill — voted once,
and again in a three-way runoff for
their preferences.
McIntyre, who was elected as a
councilman in 1975 and who served
as acting mayor this year from July
until September, was not included in
the runoff.
HERB WA TT
THANKS YOU
the voters of North Palm Beach for your
support. I will continue to serve
the village to the best of my ability.
Paid Pd. Advt'y.
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Herbert T�cztt
NORTH PALM BEACH — Herbert
a second, Councilman Al Moore
A. Watt, who served seven years on
nominated Watts. He was elected
the Village Council, was appointed
unanimously.
to the council last night to fill the
vacancy created by former Mayor
Watts said he was "happy to be
Ronald Heratys resignation.
able to serve the community again."
Watt will hold office until Sept. 7,
Watts said he has no plans to seek
when a special election is scheduled
election to the office in September...
to fill the unexpired term. The new
Other candidates for the appoint -
councilman will serve two years.
meat were Betty French and
Watts was elected following a
Lawrence Dallen, both Planning and
Councilman V. A. Marks' nomina-
Zoning Board members, Marianna
tion of Sally Venzara, a member of
Roberts of Harbor Lights Road and
the Planning and Zoning Board.
Thomas McGill, a former member
When the nomination did not receive
of the charter board.
Co;unct I Iiiian
H. WattReturlets
NORTH PALM PEACH-- Herbert Watt was
appointed last Wednesday to serve as interim council
member, until a permanent replacement is elected on
Scpt . 7.
"I think primarily, I'll be able to help with the
budgeting for next year. Council had been looking for
someone who was familiar with the procedures." Watt
previously served as councilman from July 1964 to
March, 1972,
However, Watt stresses that he will not be a
candidate for permanent office.
"I'm 73 wars old, and I think I'm entitled to a little
peace and quiet. I served my time.
"Now it's time for somebody else to handle the
viilage's business."