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Manchester council sets application process to fill Chartrand seat after her August passing
Summary
Following the August 4 passing of Councilmember Marsha Chartrand, the Manchester City Council approved a process to fill the vacancy: applications accepted through Sept. 8, review at the Sept. 8 meeting and interviews with selection on Sept. 21, 2026.
The Manchester City Council on Aug. 17 acknowledged a vacancy created by the passing of Councilmember Marsha Chartrand on Aug. 4, 2026, and approved a timetable to fill the seat under the City Charter. Mayor Patricia K. Vailliencourt and council members agreed on an application deadline and interview schedule to ensure the appointee will serve the remainder of Chartrand's term, which runs through November 2028.
Councilmember Harvey moved the procedural timeline and Councilmember Mahony seconded. "Applications accepted for the vacancy until 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026," the motion records; council will review applications at the Sept. 8 meeting and conduct interviews at the Sept. 21 meeting, with a decision to be made that night. The motion passed unanimously. The council did not appoint a replacement at the Aug. 17 meeting.
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