Scott Crabtree has been town manager since March 30, 2015 and previously held the position from 2012 to 2014.
[1][2] This high rate of turnover has been used by some opponents of the Town Manager form of government as an example of why their community should not adopt it.
The second time it was approved by town meeting, but the vote was brought up for reconsideration and then blocked by parliamentary procedure.
[4] In addition to creating the office of Town Manager, the Plan E form of government also expanded the Board of Selectmen from three members to five and changed the electoral system to Single transferable vote.
[8] When the position becomes vacant, the Selectmen shall fill the office as soon as possible by appointing a temporary Manager.
He may reorganize, consolidate or abolish departments, commissions, boards, or offices under his control, establish new ones as he deems necessary, and may transfer the duties, powers and appropriation of one department, commission, board or office to another.
[8] The Town Manager shall perform any other duties, consistent with his office, that the Board of Selectmen may assign to him.
[8] The Town Manager may without notice investigate the affairs of any division, department, officer, or employee under his control.
All of these appointments must be approved by a majority of the full board of selectmen at an open session.
He shall report the probable amount to be levied and raised by taxation to cover all expenses and liabilities of the town and provide an estimate of the tax rate.