Report: Medford Housing Authority Director Set to Resign

The Boston Globe is reporting that Medford Housing Authority Executive Director Robert Covelle is set to resign from his post.

Covelle will receive three months severance, about $31,500, according to the Globe.

(Read the full report here: Embattled Medford housing chief Robert Covelle is resigning)

Covelle has been under scrutiny since a federal audit report released in April raised issues with the authority's financial practices. Shortly after the audit, reports surfaced that Covelle allegedly hired close friends and family for jobs and contracts.

Gov. Deval Patrick and Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn have both urged Covelle to resign. He had been on unpaid leave since late April.

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