Update to Come Later this Month on Assistant Town Manager Position

The Board of Selectmen held a goal-setting session this week, but a discussion of a possible assistant town manager position in Salem did not come up in the meeting, according to Chairman Everett McBride, Jr.

McBride said that he expects further discussions on the matter to next come up during the board's May 20 meeting. He didn't say if any talks will take place during the next Board of Selectmen meeting on May 13.

The possibility of an assistant town manager was first raised on Monday as the town is trying to find a solution following the announced departure of Community Development Director William Scott, who to head to Amesbury, Mass.

He will remain in Salem until June 24.

Under the assistant town manager concept, the community development director position would be merged into the role.

On Monday, Human Resources Director Molly McKean said the salary range for a new assistant town manager/community development head would be $70,000 to $90,000.