Town manager Scott recaps projects and transition plans as Select Board hears final report

Scott, the town manager, told the Plymouth Select Board he is preparing to transition from his role and reviewed the towns major projects and financial standing.

"It has been a profound honor to serve as your town manager," Scott said, thanking staff, volunteers and board members. He updated the board on infrastructure and sustainability work, including culvert replacements, road projects, energy-efficiency audits and planned improvements to town hall. He said the public safety complex remains a cornerstone of the towns long-range plan and that the land purchase for that project was approved at town meeting.

Scott outlined partnership work with Plymouth State University on life-safety and police service agreements, which he said strengthens the towns public-safety and university ties. He also reviewed several near-term projects under staff oversight: the Hunt Road culvert (awaiting FEMA approval and funding determination), Emerson Street construction (approved at town meeting, moving toward procurement), and the planned RFP for a new auditing firm.

On finance, Scott told the board the town remains on track eight months into the fiscal year for revenues and expenditures. He said strategic budgeting and internal leadership continuity have helped maintain essential services while preparing for capital needs.

Scott closed by thanking department heads, staff and the select board for their service and partnership. He said additional project-level details and any recommended next steps would be provided to the board and department heads as part of an orderly transition.

The board did not take action during the report; Scotts comments were framed as an informational update and reflection on ongoing projects and staffing transitions.