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Council approves several hires and board appointments including acting town clerk and finance clerks
Summary
The council confirmed multiple personnel actions: Kendra appointed acting town clerk (prorated $75,000 salary), part-time finance hires (Richard Hopkin and Laurie Lightford), and appointments to various town boards and solicitor positions; most votes were recorded by roll call and carried.
The Richmond Town Council approved a slate of personnel actions that included interim staffing, part-time hires and appointments to boards.
Key personnel actions - Kendra was appointed acting town clerk at a prorated salary of $75,000 for the duration of her acting service, to remain in place until the position is filled. Colleagues publicly thanked her for prior interim work and encouraged her to consider applying for the permanent role. - Richard Hopkin was approved as a part-time finance clerk. Staff described his recent work for the State of Connecticut (labor and training office), prior retail and restaurant management experience and familiarity with public-facing collections. - Laurie (Lori) Lightford was approved as a part-time finance clerk focused on accounts payable and receivable; staff said she brings private sector accounts-payable experience.
Board appointments and solicitor reappointments - Mark Trimmer was appointed to the Charitable Finance Committee (term to 02/20/2027). - Christopher Zangari and Michael Cozzolino were reappointed as town solicitors with terms expiring 01/31/2027. - Chris Serafa (Sarafa) was appointed to the planning board (term to 01/31/2029). - Joseph Tarmina was appointed to the RICH task force as the economic development commission representative (term to 12/31/2027). - Jeffrey Sparvin was appointed to the finance board (term to 11/30/2030). - Matthew Fortin was appointed to the zoning board of review (term to 07/31/2030).
All appointments and hires were moved, seconded and approved by roll-call votes recorded by the clerk; where recorded, councilors offered brief remarks of thanks or welcome.
What happens next: new hires will begin according to hiring paperwork and payroll timelines; appointees were asked to attend upcoming meetings and, where applicable, be sworn in.
