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Onancock council appoints Bill Porter as interim town manager
Summary
The Onancock Town Council unanimously appointed Bill Porter as interim town manager while a recruitment for a permanent manager proceeds; Porter said he will "collaborate with the staff and town council to achieve a smooth transition." The motion passed 6-0.
The Onancock Town Council voted to appoint Bill Porter as interim town manager on Jan. 26, 2026, with a 6-0 vote after a motion from Councilmember Lisa Fiege and a second from Councilmember Cindy Holdren.
Porter told the council he plans "to collaborate with the staff and town council to achieve a smooth transition." The council noted the Berkley Group has begun advertising for the permanent town manager position; Porter will serve in the interim while recruitment continues and staff complete transition work.
The appointment followed earlier procedural business including approval of prior meeting minutes and an Onancock Main Street presentation. The council roster present for the vote included Councilmembers Fiege, Grubb, Holdren, Nock, Pettit and Quigley; the motion was recorded as passing 6-0.
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