Michael Merritt prior to testifying during former CBRM Economic Development Manager John Whalley’s civil suit against the municipality. Spectator photo.
If you are reading this after 10:00 AM on Wednesday morning, then I am currently in court, watching the proceedings in former CBRM Economic Development Manager John Whalley’s civil suit against the municipality for constructive dismissal.
Given that the trial, which is being presided over by Justice Patrick Murray, is touching on almost everything the Spectator has been writing about for the past two years (Archibald’s Wharf! The McKeil deal! BCB funding! Port governance! Accountability! Transparency!) I have made the editorial decision to publish a shorter edition today and return on Friday with a full report on the proceedings.
I hope my readers will approve.
The Spectator
UPDATE: The trial went a day longer than initially scheduled and ended this (Friday) afternoon at 1:00 PM.
As a result, I will spend the weekend with notes and tapes and thoughts (and prayers?) and get back to you on Monday with my take on things.
Please stay tuned….
Further Update: It’s now Monday, 1:03 PM and I am still working on my report. I’m trying to make it sufficiently detailed without being overwhelming and/or boring. (To paraphrase Churchill, I’m taking the time to make it as short as possible. Although it’s not going to be short.)
I figure if Justice Murray can take an indefinite amount of time to render a decision, I can take a couple of extra days to write my article. That justification would probably not stand up in court, but it’s the best I can offer you.
Thank you for your patience!
[signoff]
