Century hires Eddy to assist

The town of Century may see a new face in town hall starting July 29 following the council's approval July 15 to hire former Gulf Breeze City Manager Edwin “Buzz” Eddy and three others part-time to help the town get its utilities and finances back in the black.

Eddy and each of three people he will bring will be paid $35 an hour for 20 to 25 hours a week initially, and could become more or less time, depending on the success or failure of his work. He suggested the council put two ceilings in place. One ceiling is that he is working for the town at will, without a contract, so that if t...