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Barre City Council extends city manager’s contract for five years, citing need for continuity
Summary
The council approved a five‑year employment agreement for City Manager Stuart Locastro, emphasizing continuity of leadership. The mayor had already signed an earlier version; the council voted to ratify and authorize execution.
The Barre City Council on April 22 voted to approve a five‑year employment contract for City Manager Stuart Locastro, whom councilors said provides continuity at the top of municipal administration.
Council discussion during the meeting noted that negotiations had been protracted and that major points had already been circulated to members. Manager Locastro previously sought a four‑year term; the council countered with five years and settled the terms in recent weeks. The mayor had exercised executive authority to sign a version of the agreement prior to the council vote; the council motion formalized and authorized execution of the final contract.
Councilors said continuity at the leadership level was a priority. “What was most important to the council was continuity of management, continuity at the top,” Mayor Ozma said when introducing the item. The vote to approve the contract was presented and carried by voice vote.
The manager thanked the council after the vote. No salary or specific financial terms were detailed during the public discussion beyond the information distributed with the council packet and the contract that was provided to members for review.
