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Athens Town Bookkeeper Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say Athens Town Bookkeeper Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say
Athens Town Bookkeeper Tried Giving Himself Raise: Police A town employee in the region is facing charges after allegedly attempting to give himself an unauthorized pay raise. Columbia County resident Donald Pierro, age 70, of Hillsdale, was arrested Friday, March 22, on suspicion of attempted grand larceny and related charges. Greene County Sheriff’s officials said a Town of Athens employee contacted the agency on Monday, March 18, reporting a possible theft by Pierro, the bookkeeper to Town Supervisor Michael Pirrone. An investigation found that Pierro altered town payroll records in an attempt to benefit himself, deputies said.  Official…

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