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Town hires DPW superintendent; police chief to retire Aug. 1; FEMA buyouts delayed
Summary
Town Manager Scott Murphy reported that an offer to Justin Olansky for DPW superintendent has been accepted, Chief Owens will retire Aug. 1 with Lieut. Blanchard assuming responsibilities in transition, FEMA-funded demolitions for East Manchester Road buyouts are delayed pending state funding and a bat-habitat hold, and a downtown public restroom was discussed.
Town Manager Scott Murphy told the Selectboard that an offer to Justin Olansky, the DPW superintendent in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has been accepted and Olansky is expected to join the Town. Murphy also reported that Police Chief Owens will retire on Aug. 1; Lieutenant Blanchard has begun assuming some responsibilities as the department plans for an internal promotion or other steps.
Murphy said demolition of buildings tied to the East Manchester Road FEMA buyout has been held up because demolition costs exceeded what was in the FEMA budget; the State identified funds in the Vermont Emergency Management Capital Fund but that program paused around July 1 for six weeks, delaying work. Murphy also opened a preliminary discussion about installing a downtown public restroom; short-term porta-potty arrangements will be used for upcoming events while staffing and long-term maintenance questions are explored.
