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Select Board appoints James Ryan as town administrator, contract signed retroactive to Sept. 29
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Summary
After an executive session, the Select Board approved a contract appointing James Ryan as Templeton town administrator, with a start date amended to Sept. 29, 2025 and a term through June 30, 2028. The board authorized the chair and board to sign the contract.
The Templeton Select Board voted in open session after an executive-session negotiation to appoint James Ryan as town administrator and approved a contract covering Sept. 29, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
The board first met in executive session to conduct contract negotiations with the appointee. After returning to open session, a motion to approve the contract and appoint James Ryan passed by roll call.
The motion was amended on the floor to set a Sept. 29 start date and to authorize the board to sign the contract. The vote was unanimous among members present.
Why it matters: The town administrator is the chief municipal manager who will oversee day-to-day municipal operations and manage implementation of board direction; filling the office was a priority identified during the board''s period with interim staffing.
Next steps: The board authorized signatures and directed the new town administrator and staff to begin transitioning responsibilities immediately.
