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Council appoints Manny Gonzalez as planning-board alternate
Summary
The Town Council unanimously appointed Manny Gonzalez as an alternate member of the Planning Board to serve the remainder of a two-year term expiring 05/01/2026; Gonzalez said he works as a senior project manager at the MBTA and thanked the council for the opportunity to serve.
The council moved to appoint Manny Gonzalez as an alternate member of the Planning Board to fill a remainder two-year term expiring on 05/01/2026. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Gonzalez, present at the meeting, thanked the council for the appointment and introduced his professional background: "MBTA is my home base right now. I serve as a senior project manager running a team for our capital portfolio for the MBTA out of Boston," he said, adding he has 15 years’ experience and has worked with utility groups including National Grid and Eversource. Council members welcomed Gonzalez and encouraged him as he begins training and service on the board.
Why it matters: Planning-board membership affects local zoning and the town’s comprehensive planning work. The appointment fills a vacancy and allows the board to maintain quorum and continuity.
