BETHANY, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Bethany First Selectman Paula Cofrancesco is stepping down from her position on June 6th over a report that says she mishandled a town employee who's facing allegations of sexual assault on several girls at a town-run summer camp and after school programs.
The community has been pushing for cofrancesco to resign.
She made the announcement Monday evening during a meeting at town hall.
The audience cheered when she said she's leaving office in the coming weeks.
