Monday, March 8, 2010

Sources say Dr. Kenneth Eastwood supported drug user


As many of you already know, Dr. Kenneth W. Eastwood previously served as superintendent of the Oswego School District before coming to Middletown. But did you know that while as their superintendent, he supported the hiring of a convicted drug user? That's what sources tell "Inside Middletown Schools".

Daniel Harmony, who served as acting superintendent (right after Eastwood's departure) was charged by investigators of possessing roughly 7.8 grams of methamphetamines, which they found during a search of his home. The school board hired Harmony based on a recommendation by Eastwood, according to our sources.

Oswego school board member Francis Hoefer was opposed to the hiring but the school board rubber-stamped Eastwood's appointment. Shortly thereafter, the school board ultimately suspended and fired Daniel Harmony, with one board member reportedly saying, "Fran was right all along".