With the Fredonia Department of Public Works supervisor position still unfilled, the former director is speaking out. Dave Bird, who served in the role from December through May, says he has not “given up” in a hope to return. On Tuesday he issued this statement to the OBSERVER: “Five weeks ago, I was removed from a position that I truly loved and to which I dedicated my full effort and commitment. Throughout my time in the role, I regularly worked well beyond the hours for which I was compensated because I believed in serving our community and fulfilling my responsibilities to ...