Candidate Chris Heffernan highlights continuity, 4‑H growth and grant focus

Jun 29, 2026

Chris Heffernan, county administrator in‑training and former Weymouth councilor, told Plymouth County commissioners he would prioritize expanding programs such as 4‑H and using local funds to pursue larger grants; he said he would stay roughly 3–5 years if selected.

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Chris Heffernan told commissioners during his June 29 interview that he has served seven months as county administrator in‑training and previously served nearly a decade on the Weymouth City Council. He described work with federal funding programs and said he would prioritize expanding existing county offerings such as 4‑H while leveraging local funds to pursue larger grants.

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