Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

December 21, 2006

A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Charles Ampagoomian at 5:00 PM, Northbridge Town Hall, 7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA. Present: Messrs. Davis, Marzec, and Audette.

Also Present: Sharon L. Susienka, Acting Town Manager.

Chairman Ampagoomian asked Board members if they wouldn't mind dispensing with the Pledge of Allegiance and go directly to the Appointments portion of the agenda. The Board concurred.

Appointments [By the Board of Selectmen]--Interim Town Manager: Joseph J. Montecalvo. Mr. Montecalvo provided a brief overview of his skills and qualifications as well as the reason he applied for the interim position. He indicated that his extensive background and experience on both the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen were a benefit to serving in the capacity of Interim Town Manager. Continuing, Mr. Montecalvo explained that in order for him to be eligible for the interim position, he had to resign from the Board of Directors of the Mass. Municipal Selectmen's Association in addition to his position on the Northbridge Board of Selectmen.

Selectman Davis noted that he had approached Mr. Montecalvo to see whether he was interested in serving as the Interim Town Manager and then voiced his support for Mr. Montecalvo.

For the record, Chairman Ampagoomian stated that the deadline for applications/resumes for the position of Interim Town Manager was yesterday, December 20, 2006 @ Noon and that there were no other applicants for the job.

Therefore, a motion/Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Marzec to appoint Joseph J. Montecalvo as Interim Town Manager for the Town of Northbridge effective Tuesday, December 26, 2006 and subject to successful contract negotiations. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davis/Yes, Mr. Marzec/Yes, Mr. Audette/Yes, and Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes.

A motion/Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Audette to authorize Chairman Ampagoomian to finalize and sign an employment contract with Mr. Montecalvo. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davis/Yes, Mr. Marzec/ Yes, Mr. Audette/Yes, and Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes.

Meeting Adjourned: 5:10 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

James Marzec, Clerk

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