In this article: Interview with Adam Lamontagne on 3-12-25. and original complaint which led to Lamontagne’s resignation, and interview with Chris Casavant on 3-12-25.
Templeton Town Administrator and School Superintendent on Issue which led to Lamontagne Resignation.
Gardner Magazine spoke with Adam Lamontagne on March 12, 2025. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY.
According to Lamontagne, the Templeton Board of Selectmen have scheduled a hearing March 18 regarding a complaint by Superintendent of Schools Christopher Casavant. However, as Lamontagne resigned effective March 17th, the status of the hearing is unknown.
According to the formal complaint by Superintendent Casavant, Lamontagne’s creation of a “working group” to examine “efficiencies – restructuring up to and including withdrawal or partial withdrawal from the Narragansett School District” and posting of a related document on Facebook has created “unnecessary angst within the school community.” Casavant’s letter accuses Lamontagne of “inconsistent and unprofessional behavior”.
In response to the complaint, Templeton Town Administrator Lamontagne wrote, “My efforts to advocate for increased involvement and transparency should not be mischaracterized as erratic but instead recognized as a necessary step to ensure that the town’s interests are adequately represented… I strongly reject the assertion that my actions constitute erratic behavior.”
Read both complete complaint and response, CLICK HERE.
This is what School Superintendent Chris Casavant said about this issue. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Templeton Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne Responds to Casavant Interview
Templeton Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne responded to the Chris Casavant Interview stating, “I listened to your interview with Chris Casavant. He stated he was not aware that the working group was going to be started. See email from February 8th below showing that he was told. The working group was formed on February 10th.” See Image of that email in which Casavant and members of the Select Board were included, CLICK HERE.
Gardner Magazine Publisher Reaches out to Select Board for further answers:
The following email was sent to the entire Templeton Select Board just before 2pm on 3-12-25: “Dear Select Board, I did an interview today with Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne and with School Superintendent Chris Casavant. In the Casavant interview, Chris stated he didn’t get a heads up about the working group. However, I have published an email in which not only he, but members of the Select Board were informed. Can somebody tell me why this thing has so evolved? It appears you are losing a very good Town Administrator who is simply watching out for the taxpayers. Anyone have a comment? Am I missing something? Apparently Lamontagne was concerned about his family after interacting with Casavant. Please help me understand what is going on. I will publish any of your statements on my platform. I also plan to publish the AUDIO of the meeting this evening.”