Following an Executive Session on Monday, April 8, 2024, the Town Council returned to the Council Chambers to take action on the appointment and contract of an interim Town Manager.  Councilor Caitlin Jordan Harriman made the motion to enter into a contract and appoint former Town Manager, Michael K. McGovern, as the interim Town Manager for up to six months.  Councilor Penny Jordan seconded.  The motion was approved unanimously.  Both Harriman and Jordan served on the council during a portion of McGovern’s tenure and expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for his willingness to return to the role. 

Prior to entering into Executive Session, per Town Charter, the council voted unanimously in favor of appointing the Town Council as the search committee for a new Town Manager.  Additionally, the council unanimously voted to approve a Request for Proposals to assist in the recruitment of a new Town Manager.  

On March 25, Town Manager Matthew Sturgis announced that he would be stepping down from his post on May 8.  Sturgis was selected by the Town of Cumberland to serve as their new Town Manager