New City Manager Appointed

(Common Councillor Bill Farren)

(File Photo)

No surprises as Common Council welcomes Pat Woods as the new city manager. After a nation wide search by the recruiting firm Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, Woods emerged as the strongest candidate.
Woods has been employed by the city for 25 years and has previously served as Deputy City Manager and Common Clerk. The change goes into effect immediately, and Woods will serve in the position for the next 5 years. Councillor Bill Farren says he knows Woods will do a good job as City Manager but thinks the city should have hired outside of City Hall.