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Council authorizes mayor to pursue recruitment efforts in closed session
Summary
On Jan. 22, 2026, the council met in closed session under Section 10-508 to discuss retention and recruitment for a specific town position and authorized Mayor Morrissey to pursue recruitment efforts; the action passed 6-0.
The council met in closed session on Jan. 22, 2026, beginning at 7:46 p.m. and adjourning at 9:06 p.m., and authorized Mayor Morrissey to pursue recruitment efforts related to a specific town position.
The closed session was held under Section 10-508 to discuss personnel matters affecting one or more identifiable individuals and to consult with counsel for legal advice. The record lists the subject discussed as “Retention and recruitment efforts related to specific Town employees or positions.”
Councilmember McGaughey moved to authorize the mayor to pursue recruitment efforts; Councilmember Grant D. Godfrey seconded the motion. The motion passed with a recorded tally of six yeas, zero nays and zero abstentions. The record notes that Councilmember Dubayah arrived at 7:48 p.m., after the session began. The meeting record is signed by Councilmember Grant D. Godfrey.
No further details about the position, candidates or specific personnel matters are included in the public record; Section 10-508 governs confidentiality for the personnel and legal topics that were discussed. The record indicates the mayor has authorization to take steps toward recruitment but does not specify next public steps or timelines for any formal appointment process.
