Select Board Meeting – 11.22.21
The Select Board met on November 22, 2021. On the agenda was the extension of existing contract for Charles Blanchard and a preparation for renewed search of a permanent Town Manager.
The Williamstown Board of Selectmen meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00pm. Watch them LIVE on WilliNet Channel 17. Previously recorded meetings air on WilliNet Channel 16.
The Select Board met on November 22, 2021. On the agenda was the extension of existing contract for Charles Blanchard and a preparation for renewed search of a permanent Town Manager.
Chair Andy Hogeland opened deliberations with news that Barry Del Castilho withdrew his candidacy. SB voted 4-1 in favor of Charlie Blanchard to continue as Interim. Wade Hasty voted against. Blanchard's updated contract will be discussed at SB meeting at Town Hall, 7:00pm, Monday, Nov. 22.
Select Board interviews Interim Town Manager candidates Barry Del Castilho from Buckland, MA & Tom Bernard from N. Adams, MA on Mon, NOV 15 in the Select Board room at Town Hall.
Select Board deliberates after interviewing Interim Town Manager candidates Barry Del Castilho from Buckland, MA & Tom Bernard from N. Adams, MA. It is announced that current Interim Town Manager Charlie Blanchard is available and interested in continuing through budget preparation this spring, approximately April 2022.
Select Board says legal actions have been dropped by both the Town & WPD Sgt. Scott McGowan. McGowan retired on Oct. 31. CARES (Community Assessment & Research) lead researcher Jennifer Jones resigns.