I find the comments made by Mr. Murphy to be unsettling. Why would he accuse this parent of being "politically motivated"? I don't see her connection to politics. Why would he rent an apartment in Attleboro if he claims to maintain his permanent address on Pioneer Circle in Attleboro? The school website never showed his Attleboro apartment address, only the Pioneer Circle address? If you live in an apartment shouldn't your address be displayed like every other member? Does this make any sense to anyone? My parents live in Attleboro but I don't use their address because I lease a house, even though I grew up in their home and call that neighborhood my own. When I registered my child for kindergarten I had to prove we were residents, even though I lived her my whole life. I had to show a copy of my LEASE, my license should have been enough but it was not. Did he not have to show any proof that he actually lived in the city before running for election? Now he has no apartment in Boston? What happened to the job with the late hours? None of what Mr. Murphy is saying makes any sense. Just because he is a lawyer doesn't make what he's saying the truth. This is troubling because I voted for you and supported you Mr. Murphy. Show the voters, who you owe an obligation to, where you really lived when you started your quest to represent us? Did you really LIVE in Attleboro? Don't make me regret my vote. We need to move forward and this voter feels duped!

David Murphy accuses Jennifer Crowder of being politically motivated. What a laugh. Which one of the two ran for a seat on the school board? Oh that would be Mr. Murphy. Mr. Murphy you are the one that is politically motivated. I am sure that the school board is just a stepping stone for your next political aspiration. Meanwhile, keep showing your true colors Mr. Murphy, those of us that are in Attleboro for the long haul are taking note of your actions and the way you comport yourself.

David's response to Ms. Crowder's claim is very condescending in nature. If he's innocent then let it play out through the correct process rather than attack her through these patronizing statements.

For someone who is representing our schools and is supposed to be looking out for our childrens best interest to talk about a parent is just unbelievable. You are supposed to be a professional and if that is how a professional is going to act I don't want you involved with my sons education at all .... You don't know Jennifer Crowder at all she will not give up and I don't blame her keep acting this way to parents and she won't be the only parent asking for you to leave how disrespectful .....

For somebody who is being wrongly accused, I think his comments were pretty tame. Perhaps the lawsuit won't be.

I have no issue with Ms Crowder challenging Mr Murphy on residency issues but I do have an issue on how she got her information. It is illegal for any employee of the registry to give out personal information because of privacy laws.

Mr. Murphy has all the qualifications to be serving on the SC, and he was raised and lived in the district all his life.
He should be allowed to do his job, and that is serving his constituents.

As a former student of attleboro I am sad to see how our school committee members act! If you would spend this much energy and time on real issues in our schools we might get somewhere.But no you would rather bully people! It is the same members doing this and It is not right! I am sad to see how committee members talk to each other! It is showing kids a bad example!

Murphy could end all this by just showing proof. He won't because he can't. I love how people try to pull in other school committee members just to try to make Murphy look good. Murphy, "what a tangled web we weave, when we practice to deceive". Show proof!! I see alot of facts in Ms. Crowders complaint, this cannot be ignored.

Mr. Murphy was clearly a resident of Boston and not a resident at his parent's house. The community now knows he has been untruthful. I feel deceived, seeing that I voted for this deceitful man. I will not vote for him again. After all this, if he decides to run again it only shows that he has not respect for this community or the schools. I wonder what political group/former vindictive school committee members/superintendent were part of his campaign. Only something so underhanded could come from the Superintendent and her supporters. Murphy show us the proof and put this all behind us. I really believe that you can't.

To what avail will all this help the city or the school committee? He attends all the meeteings, regardless of when he reviews his materials. He casts his votes as he sees fit, just as everyone else does. What happens if the Election Commission rules in Mrs. Crowder's favor? Do we, as taxpayers, get to pay for another special eelection for a school committee member as we did when one stepped down last term? At this point, he is almost a year into his term. In six to eight months candidates will be filing papers again. If you agree with Mrs Crowder, regardless on how the commission rules, don't vote for him next time.

Mr. Murphy how dare you speak about a constituent of our community like this!!! I think you forget who you work for. We elected you. Ms. Crowder has a legitimate concern. Alleviated the issue by showing proof, and not addressing one of your constituents in this way. She is concerned for her child and wants only qualified candidates on school committee, there is nothing wrong with this. School committee is not a social thing or a stepping stone. Murphy should respect the citizen's of Attleboro, even if they are exercising their right as a resident of Attleboro to question an elected officials qualifications. If Mr. Murphy was sincere with his campaign promises, he would understand this and support the people who elected him and not blatantly just say, yes, to everything the superintendent and her staff say. I feel behemently disappointed in Mr. Murphy for his false promises and for coercing me to vote for him. I have lost respect for his character and now feel his is not a good candidate to represent my children. Mr. Murphy if you want to do what is best for the school and children, voluntarily step down and apologize to the community. This would actually restore my faith in you as a person. You have caused too much controversy on school committee and the children do not deserve this. Please do the right thing and put the schools first.

Maybe Ms. Crowder will become politically motivated and take over Murphy's seat on school committee. It seems she would do a better job. Look at how she pulled all these facts together and she is doing it for all the children in Attleboro's schools. You will get my vote Ms. Crowder. Let's say good bye to Murphy and hello to someone who really wants to do what is best for the students of Attleboro's education.

If someone from the RMV leaked that information, I hope they enjoy paying out $2500 in damages (at minimum)
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2724

@SD - Do you feel it's ok to dupe the taxpayers and it's ok because "he grew up here". It appears he was not qualifed to run for office in our City and did with total disregard and preached to all of us. We bought it hook, line and sinker. I think he is a nice man but he should be doing what is right. I don't want to pay for a special election but we need to send a message that it's no ok and you don't get to play, you don't play by the rules.

@SD - Do you feel it's ok to dupe the taxpayers and it's ok because "he grew up here". It appears he was not qualifed to run for office in our City and did with total disregard and preached to all of us. We bought it hook, line and sinker. I think he is a nice man but he should be doing what is right. I don't want to pay for a special election but we need to send a message that it's no ok and you don't get to play, you don't play by the rules. Understand that when I use the word "qualifed" I don't mean ability, I mean meeting the standard required to run in the City for an elected position.

I didn't read the attached file until now. She can't go on a "verbal" confirmation of a clerk at the registry, nor should a verbal confirmation be considered, as it is against the law. And @reason, I agree with you about the Boston Park Clerk. But I also noticed that the clerk at City Hall gave her information regarding where he pays excise tax. Is that legal and if so, did she get that in writing as well or was it another verbal confirmation. My curiosity is peaked now. Nothing should be considered unless it's in writing to back up her claims. If it proves to be true, then congrats to her.

All of this information you are all talking about is public information. If I walk into the DMV right now with the correct personal information I can get someone's driver's info. My name will be documented on the report so it's not a "secret" that I obtained the info. I do this all the time as I am a personal director and we check all of our employees. Tax records are public info. Walk in now and get anyone's tax records who owns a property (home or business) in Attleboro or drives a car correctly registered in the town. Public records are available to the PUBLIC. Do you slap the hands of the city when the post in the newspaper, for all to see, that someone is behind on paying their taxes? No, it's public information and we are all entitled to it. When you are elected you put your personal life out there for all to see. Just provide proof and get redemption. As I read the dismissal of the last complaint I see that if our elections office provided correct information when they were asked this would all be over. Maybe someone should be making sure they are doing their job?

@Mike Auclair - your link only provides a portion of the law -- it is not specific enough to refer to.

It's nice to see all Mr. Murphy's lawyer friends out there supporting him. I'm sure his biggest supporter is Mr. Levinson who used to be on the school board and conveniently is now on the elections commission. Just because he's not sitting on the commission deciding this complaint, don't be stupid enough to believe he has no input. After all, this is Attleboro City Hall at work!

Two inconsistencies I have noticed recently:

First, some that clamor for difference of opinion and "not being a rubber stamp" for the superintendent are trying to remove and ostracize those that disagree with them on the Committee so that those of similar beliefs can serve.

Second, some that are asking Mr. Murphy to resign because they are upset about the expense of a potential special election are the same ones that are advocating for it to happen.

This was an attempt to keep Mr. Murphy off the ballot in the fall. Perhaps it was known that he would be a strong voice and a strong presence on the Committee and may not tolerate personal agendas being pushed. It failed and was carried over to become a "get him out" issue.

No school committee in any community should have this much news drawn to it. As I and others have said, why can't they work together? Why are some being rumored to be trying to oust others? If the focus is on the students and the schools, then why are they so rarely mentioned in coverage of the Committee? This should not be about supporting either Mr. Murphy or Ms. Enegren. It should not be about liking or hating Dr. Durkin. It should be about the City's education system.

All great points, Rob! Especially with regards to most of the publicity gererated by the school committee has very little to do with education. Diversity and differences in opinion should be used constructively to produce well-informed, educationally and fiscally sound decisions.

The way I see it, Murphy is using the SC as a stepping stone for a political career. He probably decided to start small and local with something he figured he couldn't possibly lose- a small city school council. I mean whats so hard about it? He grew up in this city and was a student in our system- piece of cake. All he had to do was tug on heart strings with things like "I truly care about the youth of this city!" "I used to be one of these children and I am going to work hard for them!" "I want to make this an environment I'd want my children to be in" blah blah blah. It's what I'd say if I were running. Law school has entire classes on how to communicate efficiently and how to verbally sway people the way you want. THATS WHAT LAWYERS DO (I'd know, I was going to be one.) You all bought it hook, line and sinker. You couldn't have PAID me to vote for him. I saw the Boston Apartment as a red flag from the beginning (he lists THREE residences, his PARENTS house, the Boston apartment and the Attleboro apartment. He couldn't just use his Attleboro apartment as his address, he had to bring his parents home into this too? He really lives in all three places? What is he, a gypsy?) Don't vote for a young guy out of law school with no children in the system and multiple addresses. It's just logic. You'll all see what I mean when he suddenly is running for city council. Question is, which home city will he pick- Boston or Attleboro?

Touché Briana! You said it all and briefly if I might add. @Rob, why do you always bring up Ms. Enegren. I don't see how she has anything to do with where David Murphy lives or what is going on with the minutes of the closed door meeting. Even though I did read that she was at the meeting when the infamous vote was taken :) What's the deal?

Who cares if he is going to use this as a political stepping stone. He was voted in, shows up at every meeting and fulfills his obligation. To be a politically viable move, you would think that he would take a reasonable and sound stance on voting matters. Controversy would not be the best thing to have on your record so early in a career. If he disclosed the fact that he had an apartment in Boston as well, it didn't seem to concern him. Now that the public has an idea on which way his opinions sway, certain parties want him out. Are those who accuse him (and others) of being "rubber stamps" for the current administration doing anything any different that what you accuse them of? Are they not trying to manipulate the composition of the school committee to steer in a different direction? I think its very insulting to each member to have the public state that their opinion/vote is anything but their own.

Thank you everyone for the support. I encourage everyone to come to the Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday July 19, 2012 at 6 PM in the City Hall.

I think you are a little misinformed Rob. What triggered the closed door executive session meeting had nothing to do with Teri Enegren's comment. It was to discuss the extension of the contract of the Superientendent. Part of that discussion was the discussion not to offer Durkin another contract extention or new contract (based on both sets of minutes) and give her the contract she wanted, including the $10,000 annuity. If I am incorrect, please correct me but I have been following this contract thing since the last committee voted on it. When was Teri Enegren's residency in question? I'm a little lost on that one.

I'm just not certain that growing up in Attleboro makes you eligible to run for an elected position. I'm reading all these comments and whether David is a stand up guy or not, he admitted not living in Attleboro. Briana has a good point, it was a big red flag that we all missed :(

Mr. Murphy has caused the all this bad press for the school committee. He puts comments in the paper that are untrue and now someone finally has the facts to pursue his residency. He is the cause of the problems on school committee. We should not be blaming other members. Murphy has triggered committee members to defend themselves because he calls the press everytime he does not agree with something another committee member expresses. He has brought all this on himself. If the RMV gave Ms. Crowder information, then it is them who are wrong here not her. Mr. Murphy clearly is not a resident and needs to admit that to the public. The superintendent is done after 2013 so it does not matter if Murphy is her supporter or not. What matters is he doesn't support the schools and making the school committee look dysfunctional. When Murphy is caught in deception it is turned around that it is other school committee members causing this, but in reality it is his own actions. It is unfair trying to say the school committee members are not being constructive because you have one rotten egg on the committee. He started his own controversy and no else but himself should be blamed. He needs to respect the opinnion of others on the committee and not try to discredit them by sending in a statement to the paper. He is trying to cover up to much and it has finally caught up with him.

I do respect David and thought he was an asset to the school committee. I still think he is bright and could bring a lot to the table. I am upset that he can't just put this to rest by proving once and for all that he is and always has been a true resident, not just a child of long time residents. But I can't see how that can be when someone else pointed out here, he has three residences, that seems outlandish. I do think he needs to refrain from constanting commenting to the media on every action the committee takes that he disagrees with. If you are here to stay then please do what we elected you to do and please, stop acting like a lawyer in the school committee meetings. I watch them and when you decide to add something or ask question, I feel like I'm watching LA Law.

I guess I missed the memo Rob. I think you need to look at the school committee agenda for the executive session. You are barking up the wrong tree. This was triggered by the Superintendent's contract extension. Ms. Enegren just stated that she felt there was no extension because the Superintendent couldnt seem to negotiate unless she got exactly what she wanted, I agree, that doesn't seem like negotiations to me. Then she made a motion for a new Superintendent search. That didn't pass the committee. As for her residency, I think people questioned attendence, not residency.

Well put. The comparison is quite similar in many respects. Neither candidate tried to hide their multiple residences. Ms. Enegren publicly addressed the issue and her ward elected her. Mr. Murphy's was addressed prior to the election and he was elected at large. I agree that it is only an issue now because of the perception that he is more aligned with dr. Durkins methodology. I like to beloved myself a reasonable person. While I agree with and support a majority of her decisions I don't consider myself a supporter or a rubber stamp. I think this is all of no benefit to our city.

If this does lead to a new election, didn't Murphy say he would pay for it back when he was running? I remember that he made the statement back in October that even though he had a Boston apartment, that he lives at his parent's house, but if it turned out he was wrong he would pay for the election, no? If he didn't say that then I think he should!

Does anyone know where in City Hall this meeting will be held? Is it at the city council chambers? Thinking of going. Want to see how they blow this off!

@Rob Geddes-You and others have brought up Ms.Enegren's residence many times, but I would guess that she can provide things like a valid Attleboro driver's license, a registration in Attleboro, a lease agreement, utility bills with an Attleboro address, etc.-all from when she was elected. Her attendence is a totally different issue than her residence.

Murphy doesn't seem able to do any of these things. If he could, as someone above said, wouldn't he have done this already so this would have been put to bed.

@ Wendy-"LA Law"-LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe I'm prejuduce against lawyers but they should be barred from serving in elected positions. They just want to lawyer every little thing and they do it with threats.

One thing I don't like is how Mr.Murphy is attacking Ms.Crowder. He may not agree with her and may assume she is doing this for some unexplained reason, but attacking a parent and citizen of Attleboro is not the right thing to do! I have lost some respect for him!

Rob, we all know you are friends with Murphy and your judgement is slightly clouded. This has nothing to do with who likes the superintendent and who doesn't. Murphy runs to the press everytime he disagrees with other committee members and has caused all this negative press. This type of person is an antagonist and is exactly what the school committee doesn't need. The school committtee would not be this dysfunctional or in negative light in the press if Murphy could learn how to agree to disagree and not persecute anyone who disagrees with him. He won't even show proof of residency. Why is he so difficult? I believe he just likes the media coverage and having his name in the press. The school committtee is moving the district forward and someone like Murphy is hindering the process. I agree with the poster above, people are blaming hard working school committee members for Murphy's faults. Leave them out of it and focus on what is being shown here. Murphy has multiple residences. I guess when it is convenient he claims he is either a resident of Boston or Attleboro. Which one is Murphy? It is harder to lie than tell the truth. After awhile it all wraps up into one big mess. Your mess is now out of control Murphy. Fess up with the truth. One who has so much controversy and much to hide should not be making decisions for our schools.

It is comical that people compare Enegren's residency to Murphy's. Enegren may have a summer home, but she lives in Attleboro. Enegren owns a home here, she owns it not her mom and dad. She is a resident. Murphy has or up until recently had his own apartment. This is were he lived. Using Mommy and Daddy's address after you have grown up and moved out into your own apartment, does not mean you are a resident at Mommy and Daddy's address. How can you even compare the two? Enegren is an Attleboro homeowner and resident, she pays taxes to Attleboro. Murphy paid taxes to Boston. Hmmm...think about this. Wouldn't you pay taxes in the city you live? Yes, and Enegren does this....Murphy doesn't. Murphy live in Boston. Enegren lives in Attleboro. As anyone can see who watches the meetings, attendance isn't everything. At least Enegren does her homework and resolves the issues whether she is infront of the camera or not. Murphy just double talks and half the time can't make a decision at all. The decisions he does make (after he gives us all some lawyer type explanation) have not been beneficial to the school system at all. All I can see is that he has many good friends who will defend him because of his personality and based on his performance on the committee and they all look away when he deceives the public.

I have only seen a few members on school committee do their job and not be intimidated by Durkin. Furtado, Enegren, Craw and Parent seem to know what is going on in the schools and aren't afraid of Durkin and tell it to us straight. Once we have a new superintendent you will see how well the committee will work. Without Durkin the committee can focus on the real issues. She is the root of the problem and Murphy is just one of her pawns. I for one am so glad this will be over when she is gone. I hope the members who stuck it out and let the public see the trught hang on and run again. Without Durkin, her blatant supporters will not run again and the school will benefit.

Murphy needs to stop look in the mirror and stop criticizing Attleboro residents. He seems to have so much to hide. Bring the proof forward Murphy and stop this ridiculous media frenzy. If you really ran for the benefit of the Attleboro School System prove it. Show us proof of residency. The more I read, the more I feel that you are unable to do this.

When the new committee, in it's entirely, was elected in November it was a sigh of relief. You could see that their plan was to work collaboratively, it was apparent at many of the meetings at the beginning of the year. It seems that when the contract of the Superintendent came up that is when things went south. I would have to agree with whoever made the statement then when David does not agree he runs to the media with comments and pre-written statements. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I have been a talking with some other parents and we all believe that statements to the media regarding school committee issues should be coming from the Chairperson as the representative of the school committee. If this were the case, a lot of the above dialogue would not be happening. I guess I'm just disappointed in David. He was not forthcoming with his second address until someone discovered it then he explained the "3" residences. I'm still trying to figure out why if his primary residence is his parents house then why rent an apartment in Attleboro? I'm just hoping this ends soon and if David truly cared about how much the city is spending on this issue, he would have just produced proof of his long time address at the beginning. Get it over with already.

This whole nonsense about the SC not acting appropriately is hogwash. They aren't screaming at each other at meetings or jumping across the table to defend their views (either pro or con for the Superintendent). They're acting like a governing body should. Disagreeing (respectfully) to find the best solution to the issues. If we had a SC who always agreed and did always agree, we would not have the best education for the children of Attleboro. I for one do not want to see a SC kissing and hugging and saying. I am wrong, you are right, I am sorry, let's just stop disagreeing and do whatever the Administration wants. This committee is doing what it should, it's bringing all views to the table. This media frenzy by Murphy has to stop. The chairman of the committee should be the one putting explanations in the media, not Mr. Murphy. He is publically trying to call out certain committee members and this is the only thing I see disturbing about how the SC members are acting. People who like certain members are saying they're doing a great job and others who don't like them are saying that they're vindictive and are there to embarrass the Superintendent. I don't see this at all. If these childish comments by Murphy were to stop being put out in the press, this would all stop. The residency thing though is tough to deny, there's alot of evidence against him. But, this is Attleboro and Crowder won't get a fair hearing because Murphy knows commission members, they will let it slide.

D. Sanderson makes more sense here than any other commentary I have read on this subject.