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Select Board confirms Mark Smalley as Readfield transfer station manager, effective Aug. 8
Summary
Mark Smalley will become transfer station manager effective August 8, 2026; the board confirmed the appointment unanimously and discussed Karen's retirement and hiring plans for a full-time attendant paid about $19/hour.
The Select Board confirmed the appointment of Mark Smalley as Readfield transfer station manager effective August 8, 2026. Town Manager Eric described Smalley as "performing very well" in the full-time attendant position and said he is likely to move into the manager role when Karen retires on August 7; the board moved to confirm and voted unanimously to approve the effective date.
Members discussed the broader transfer-station staffing plan, noting the town is hiring for a full-time attendant at about "$19 something an hour" (Town Manager Eric). The board also referenced the successful household hazardous waste collection (roughly 150–155 units) and an approximate program cost of $6,500 that was included in warrants.
