Natick Admin Finalist For Norwood General Manager Opening

NATICK, MA — The three finalists for the Norwood General Manager position were announced at the town's Monday night's selectmen meeting, and they include Natick Deputy Town Administrator William Chenard. The other finalists are Norfolk Town Administrator Jack Hathaway, and Adams Town Administrator Tony Mazzucco. One of them will succeed long-time general manager John Carroll.

The three were chosen from a field of 28 applicants, according to Bernard Lynch of Community Paradigm Associates. Of the 28, 25 had what were considered to be good resumes and eight of those 25 were chosen as semi-finalists. A total of seven semi-finalist interviews were conducted by a screening committee after one candidate withdrew their name.

Lynch noted that the market for town managers is tough because many are reaching retirement age and not looking to move.

Background and reference checks have been completed, and all the finalists come highly recommended., Lynch said. The selectmen will conduct finalist interviews Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. Each interview will be 60-75 minutes long.

Here is more information on the three finalists:

William Chenard

• Currently Natick Deputy Town Adminstrator
• Former Natick DPW Director and Business Manager
• United States Air Force veteran

Jack Hathaway

• Currently Norfolk Town Adminstrator
• Former Norfolk Town Accountant
• Has a background in finance

Tony Mazzucco

• Adams Town Administrator
• Noted for run dealing with town's financial issues and limited resources
• Former Caribou, Maine City Assistant Manager

Article by Dan Libon, Patch staff

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