Select Board authorizes manager to hire code officer and to execute former CEO agreement if accepted

At its June 2 meeting, the Bridgton Select Board authorized the town manager to proceed with hiring a code officer candidate and gave conditional approval for a draft agreement with the town’s former CEO.

On the code officer, the board approved a motion that would allow the town manager to accept the candidate’s credentials and hire the person if the manager so chooses. The vote provided the manager discretion to complete the hiring process and move forward with the candidate identified as 'Mr. H.'

Regarding the former CEO, the board reviewed a draft agreement that the town attorney had revised. Members voted to authorize the manager to execute the agreement if Christina (the former CEO) signs the attorney‑edited version; if she does not agree, the matter will return to the board for further action at the June 16 meeting.

Town manager John also reported personnel changes in his update: land‑use assistant Garrett will depart (last day noted as tomorrow), and the town has hired Donna Labonte as the new recreation director. Labonte, who lives in Standish, has begun transition work and will be formally introduced at a future meeting.

The board additionally noted the planning board will require someone to take minutes while staff transitions are under way and asked staff to identify temporary coverage.

Next steps: the manager will proceed with hiring procedures for the code officer and, if Christina signs, execute the agreement. Staff will also post or otherwise address the vacated land‑use assistant duties and assign planning‑board minute-taking temporarily.