June 19, 2025 Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 25
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Forensic Audit Uncovers Serious Misconduct at WAA By Eric O’Connell Staff Writer WESTBROOK
The results of an independent investigation into the Westbrook Ambulance Association’s financial mismanagement have been released. A copy of the report is expected to be available on the town’s website. Last summer, Westbrook residents voted to approve an appropriation of up to
$163,000 to pay off the WAA’s outstanding mortgage with KeyBank on the association’s headquarters at 1316 Boston Post Road, after the WAA defaulted on a lease. The move followed allegations of serious financial misconduct by former WAA Chief Gregg Prevost. At the same meeting, residents approved spending up to $75,000 to hire the firm Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., LLP to conduct a
forensic audit of the WAA. The results of that audit are now out. Westbrook Town Attorney Tim Herbst said he expects the final report to be published on the town website during the week of June 10. A copy was provided to the Harbor News in advance. See Forensic Audit page 12
Rebekah DeMatteo is one of the driving forces behind Westbrook’s newest animal rescue and sanctuary.....................................2
Celebrating the Class of ‘25
Small but Mighty The Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse team was small in numbers this spring but still found success on the turf........................................18
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Harbor News
Photo by Laura Matesky/Harbor News
Graduating seniors toss their caps at the close of Westbrook High School’s Class of 2025 commencement on June 13. The ceremony, held at the school, celebrated the achievements of the 45 graduating seniors.
Graduates toss their caps into the air during The Morgan School’s Class of 2025 commencement on June 10.
Look for additional coverage of the WHS graduation in the June 26 issue. Coverage of the Morgan High School graduation is on page 6.
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