Lincoln Town Council Fires William Reed as Town Manager effective immediately.
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October 18 - Lincoln Town Manager William Reed was in his 6-month probationary period and could be fired with no reason given. The Town Council vote to fire Reed was 6-0. Lincoln Police Chief Bill Lawrence will take over duties on a temporary basis. UPDATE: We received the following statement from Lincoln Town Council Chairman Steve Clay at noon today (10/19) concerning the termination of Mr. Reed as Lincoln Town Manager:" The council decided that Mr Reed was not a good fit for the town of Lincoln. We wish him well with his future."