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Watt on NPB Council 11-24-76Watt on NPB Council NORTH PALM BEACH — Former Councilman Herbert A. Watt is back on the Village Council. Watt, who served as a councilman from 1964 to 1971, won a Village Council vote last night to fill the seat vacated when Mery McIntyre resigned to run for County Commission. The council nominated three oth- ers for the seat McIntyre, Don Cole and Tom McGill — voted once, and again in a three-way runoff for their preferences. McIntyre, who was elected as a councilman in 1975 and who served as acting mayor this year from July until September, was not included in the runoff. HERB WA TT THANKS YOU the voters of North Palm Beach for your support. I will continue to serve the village to the best of my ability. Paid Pd. Advt'y. )[1rth Vicks Palm Beach Herbert T�cztt NORTH PALM BEACH — Herbert a second, Councilman Al Moore A. Watt, who served seven years on nominated Watts. He was elected the Village Council, was appointed unanimously. to the council last night to fill the vacancy created by former Mayor Watts said he was "happy to be Ronald Heratys resignation. able to serve the community again." Watt will hold office until Sept. 7, Watts said he has no plans to seek when a special election is scheduled election to the office in September... to fill the unexpired term. The new Other candidates for the appoint - councilman will serve two years. meat were Betty French and Watts was elected following a Lawrence Dallen, both Planning and Councilman V. A. Marks' nomina- Zoning Board members, Marianna tion of Sally Venzara, a member of Roberts of Harbor Lights Road and the Planning and Zoning Board. Thomas McGill, a former member When the nomination did not receive of the charter board. Co;unct I Iiiian H. WattReturlets NORTH PALM PEACH-- Herbert Watt was appointed last Wednesday to serve as interim council member, until a permanent replacement is elected on Scpt . 7. "I think primarily, I'll be able to help with the budgeting for next year. Council had been looking for someone who was familiar with the procedures." Watt previously served as councilman from July 1964 to March, 1972, However, Watt stresses that he will not be a candidate for permanent office. "I'm 73 wars old, and I think I'm entitled to a little peace and quiet. I served my time. "Now it's time for somebody else to handle the viilage's business."