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Select Board praises Town Manager Michael Sullivan's performance and affirms legal authorization
Summary
The board reviewed Town Manager Michael Sullivan's FY26 performance, praising financial management, project delivery, and transparency; members also affirmed continuing legal authorization for the Town Manager to act on behalf of the town and report back to the board.
The Eliot Select Board on May 28 completed a performance-based evaluation of Town Manager Michael Sullivan, commending his role in resolving long-standing audit issues, improving cash management and interest revenues, completing major capital projects on budget, modernizing payment systems, and increasing transparency through online document access.
Board members credited Sullivan with keeping budget increases near inflation and improving employee morale and contract processes. The review included recognition of projects such as sewer work and Town Hall improvements and noted operational improvements at the Transfer Station and Boat Basin.
Separately, the board confirmed that the Town Manager retains legal authorization to act on behalf of the Town in legal matters and report back to the Select Board; the affirmation was unanimous but no formal motion was recorded.
