Waterbury's water superintendent resigns over ‘misconduct,' city says
The water superintendent for the City of Waterbury has resigned, according to Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr.’s office.
The city announced Thursday that, while investigating ongoing water flow issues, it was discovered that Bradley Malay, the city’s water superintendent, had “engaged in misconduct” during his employment.
The city did not elaborate on the nature of the misconduct at this time.
The mayor’s office said that when Malay was asked about the misconduct during an interview on Wednesday, he resigned.
The position is being filled, and the mayor’s office said it is scheduling interviews with candidates who remain on the civil service eligibility list.
Until the position is filled, Assistant Water Superintendent Chris Savage will be overseeing the day-to-day operations.
On April 8, Pernerewski directed Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo to investigate the insufficient water flow from the hydrants at the scene to determine what preventative inspection and maintenance protocols are necessary.
The investigation was prompted after a fire on April 6 that destroyed a Waterbury home. Waterbury fire crews were delayed in extinguishing the fire because the two fire hydrants on Bennett Avenue were not supplying water. Firefighters had to use a hydrant on Fairfield Avenue, which is about 0.2 miles away.
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