Select Board appoints Stephanie Crampton as town planner with Jan. 5 start
Summary
The Lakeville Select Board voted Dec. 16 to appoint Stephanie Crampton as town planner at a starting salary of $89,500, three weeks— vacation and a six-month probationary period; Crampton, who worked 13 years in New Bedford, is slated to start Jan. 5.
The Lakeville Select Board voted Dec. 16 to appoint Stephanie Crampton as the town—s planner, approving terms that set a starting salary of $89,500, three weeks of vacation and a six-month probationary period. The board recorded the appointment by roll call.
Andrew, speaking for town staff, recommended Crampton after a five-person interview panel and said she could fill gaps in project management and site-plan review. Crampton told the board she had worked "with them for 13 years" in New Bedford and described experience in "site plan review, a little bit of zoning, as well as a lot of infrastructure based projects." She said she was eager to bring that experience to Lakeville.
Board members expressed support for the hire and asked about a start date; staff said Jan. 5, 2026, was the proposed start. The motion to appoint Crampton was moved and seconded and carried on a roll-call vote.
The planner—s appointment follows the town—s period without a permanent planner since March; the board said they expect the new hire to provide capacity on ongoing projects and closer coordination with the planning board.
The board—s personnel actions were unanimous among members voting; the transcript records roll-call confirmations by the members present.
