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Council extends interim town manager pay 90 days and directs staff to begin procurement for replacement
Summary
Council approved a budget amendment to fund the interim town manager for 90 more days ($49,789) amid debate over his contract status and residency; council also directed staff to start a procurement process to secure an interim replacement or firm to assure continuity and address legal risks.
Council voted to appropriate $49,789 to cover the interim town manager's compensation for an additional 90 days, February 14–May 14, 2026, after a contentious debate about his contract status, residency questions, and whether the assistant town manager could serve as acting manager through budget season.
Council member Stout said she was concerned about the lack of a long-term plan and the interim manager "working without a contract," while other members credited him with helping advance the budget and facilitating partnerships. After further motions and an appeal procedural sequence, the council also directed staff to pursue, through procurement, a contract for a firm or individual to fill the interim town manager role to ensure an orderly transition when a permanent replacement is identified.
