Howard Town Official Presses Charges Against Howard Resident

Hatch Accuses Resident of Harrassment --- Resident Denies the Charge----

A Town of Howard resident is accused of 2nd degree harassment.

According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department, James Lindsay, 64, of Howard, allegedly subjected a Howard Town Board member to physical contact.

The Steuben County Sheriff's Department reports that this incident allegedly happened at the March 16th meeting when the Howard Town Board approved the wind project. According to officials, Lindsay was issued an appearance ticket and released.

James Lindsay denies the allegations. According to Lindsay, the board member making the accusation is Bill Hatch.

This is not the first time that Lindsay and Hatch have been at odds with each other. In 2007, Lindsay was one of the Howard residents who filed a lawsuit against Hatch and others on the Howard Town Board, accusing them of conflict of interest. The case was dismissed.