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Town Manager reports water department awards, paving bids, staffing and LURB meeting

Town of Manchester Selectboard · May 19, 2026
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Summary

Manager Scott Murphy reported two water-department awards for 2026, reminded bidders that paving RFPs are due June 5, announced HR staffing changes, and said the DPW Director search is ongoing following Jeff Williams's retirement.

Town Manager Scott Murphy used the May 19 meeting to deliver several routine operational updates. He reported that the Town's Water Department received two awards in 2026: Best Drinking Water Test and Best Groundwater Taste Test. Murphy also reminded the Selectboard that paving RFP bids are due June 5.

Murphy said Stephanie Kelly has replaced Katie Dixon in the HR/Operations role. He also announced the Land Use Review Board will hold a local discussion on Tier 1B property at the Arlington Town Office on May 29 at 1:30 p.m., with a Zoom option. The town is conducting a search for a new Department of Public Works director to replace the retiring Jeff Williams. No votes were recorded on these items; they were presented as informational updates.

Staff follow-up actions include accepting RFP bids on schedule and continuing the DPW director recruitment process.