Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Town Administrator Search topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Second finalist (unnamed in transcript) stresses decades of municipal leadership and hands‑on approach
Summary
A second finalist interviewed later emphasized 30 years of municipal experience, service as a mayor, and a hands‑on management style focused on employee morale and practical problem solving; the board will continue deliberations at its next meeting.
A second town administrator finalist (speaker label S1 in the transcript) presented a career spanning roughly 30 years in municipal government, including service as mayor of Braintree and multiple Select Board roles. The candidate emphasized experience across municipal functions—water and sewer, treasury, and emergency response—and said that experience made them comfortable with hands‑on management in small towns.
The candidate described being "more of a hands on type person" who participates directly in critical incidents and employee matters, and said building morale through team events and recognition was part of their management approach. They told the board they are prepared to manage day‑to‑day operations and work directly with staff to resolve issues.
Board members asked about priorities; the candidate reiterated the importance of roads and working with regional partners to pursue grants and shared services. The board said it expects to complete interviews and discuss appointment at its next meeting.
