HILLSDALE, NY – Donald Pierro, a 70-year-old resident of Hillsdale in Columbia County, faces charges of attempted grand larceny among others, following his arrest on Friday, March 22. Greene County Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest after a Town of Athens employee alerted them on March 18 about a potential theft.
Pierro, who served as the bookkeeper for Town Supervisor Michael Pirrone, is accused of altering town payroll records to his advantage. Details regarding the timing and discovery of these alterations were not disclosed.
Charged with attempted grand larceny, falsifying business records, and official misconduct, Pierro was arraigned in the Town of Athens Court and subsequently released on his own recognizance. His current employment status with the Town of Athens remains unclear.
