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Hebron’s InterIm town managers: tHe FIrst 60 Days Michael O’Leary (Director of Planning), Donna Lanza (Executive Assistant), and Andrew Tierney (Director of Public Works) have been working as a team to serve as interim town managers since Jared Clark’s departure. As a result, town government hasn’t “missed a beat,” according to Jeff Watt, BOS Chairman. On March 12, former Town Manager Jared Clark notified the Hebron Board of Selectmen that he was resigning. His last day of employment was April 19. The Selectmen wasted no time, especially given the fact that the town was in the middle of budget season. On March 26, they appointed three long time staff members, Andrew Tierney (Director of Public Works), Michael O’Leary (Director of Planning), and Donna Lanza (Executive Assistant) as interim town managers to fill Clark’s spot. The term of service for Tierney, O’Leary, and Lanza in this capacity expires on June 25. Continuation of their interim town management roles is on the Selectmen’s June 4 agenda. Word on the street is that Hebron residents are very pleased with the current arrangement. “I called several times about some garbage that had been dumped on the street next to me,” said one local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous. “Nothing happened until the new team took place. I called again when I heard about [their appointment as interim town managers], and the next day, all the trash was gone. I know I’m pleased!” Lanza stated the three interim managers believe their biggest accomplishment in the last couple of months was getting the town budgets passed on May 5. “We worked hard to provide detailed information on the budget, and especially all the reductions we made to previous year’s spending. We also wanted to assure residents that Hebron would continue to provide the same level of service they are accustomed to.” Village Shoppes 127 Main Street Hebron, Conn. Monday ~ Thursday 10 a.m. ~ 5:30 p.m. The Sharpening Tools Center Sharpening Tools of All Kinds For the Workshop Chain saws, Saw blades Carbide Blades, Hole Saws, Drill Bits Lenox and Milwaukee Drill Bits For the Gardener Garden Edgers and Shovels Hedge Trimmers Mower Blades Large selection of Pine, Cherry, and Oak Furniture and Accessories at Savings up to 50 Percent For the Household Scissors Knives Hair Clippers Renald Champagne 6 Hunt Road, Columbia, CT 06237 860-228-3190 228-9928 Fax 228-2984 Friday 10 a.m. ~ 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Other accomplishments by the management team include successful negotiation of three collective bargaining agreements, and continuity and communication with Town Departments and the public. Jeffrey Watt, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is also pleased with Tierney, Lanza and O’Leary’s efforts. “The Selectmen feel their experience ensured the town didn’t miss a beat during the transition,” said Watt. “They worked with other employees to find ways to reduce town expenses for next year; the savings noted in the approved budget can be attributed to this team and their relationships with town employees. They have a strong ability to work together for the benefit of the residents, and at the same time they made sure no one lost their job.” “Besides working hard on the FY 2009-10 budget, Andy, Mike and Donna have been focused on bringing to reality the start of the water project on Main Street, starting up the Main Street façade development for commercial business, working with EDC committee, working with state and federal government on obtaining grants for Village Green, planning construction work to be on intersection of Routes 66 and The Hebronian June 2009 Page 10 E-mail your news to: hebronian@gulemo.com è
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