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Marlborough selectmen hold executive session on town manager evaluation, discuss contract changes
Summary
At a closed special meeting on May 11, 2026, the Town of Marlborough Board of Selectmen discussed the annual performance evaluation and contract terms for Town Manager David Porter, and scheduled two additional executive sessions to continue the review; no votes were taken.
The Town of Marlborough Board of Selectmen met in a special executive session on May 11, 2026 to discuss the annual performance evaluation and employment contract of Town Manager David Porter. The meeting opened at 4:00 p.m. with Chair Susan McFarland and selectmen Louise Concodello, Joseph Asklar, John Rizza and Anthony Bratz present.
Board members discussed the evaluation process, including the form, criteria and format to be used for the annual review of the town manager. The discussion focused on procedural details rather than releasing or recording individual evaluation scores or findings at the session.
Chair Susan McFarland proposed two additional special executive sessions on May 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026 to continue the evaluation and contract conversation. The board also continued deliberations on contract terms and proposed changes to the town manager’s contract that the board had presented at its April 17 meeting; those proposed edits were discussed but no formal motions or votes were taken during the May 11 meeting.
Town Manager David Porter was present for the discussions. The meeting record notes that members talked through contract language and process steps but did not adopt any changes or take recorded action. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m., with the chair listed as "Respectfully Submitted, Susan McFarland."
