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Protecting Tomorrow: The Fire Chief's Vision for the Future Featuring Chief Seth Colby

In episode 45 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Fire Chief Seth Colby to detail his leadership transition, the department's strategic plan driven by community feedback, and the evolving landscape of modern firefighting. He emphasizes priorities like enhanced public communication, expanded education, and continuous professional development while maintaining the department's core values.

Leading with Benefits: Paid Family Medical Leave & More Feat. Kristina Ordung

In Episode 44, Kevin and Taylor continue their insightful conversation with Kristina Ordung, focusing on Shrewsbury's innovative approach to employee benefits. Discover how Shrewsbury became the first local government in Massachusetts to offer comprehensive Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) for non-union employees, positioning the Town as a competitive employer in the region. The episode covers how these changes support work-life balance, improve retention, and keep the Town ahead in the evolving public sector landscape.

Creating Excellence: Shrewsbury’s Performance Appraisal System Feat. Kristina Ordung

In Episode 43 of The Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor sit down with Kristina Ordung, Shrewsbury's Human Resources Director, to explore Shrewsbury’s shift from a longevity-based pay model to a performance-based appraisal system designed to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Learn how this transformation is shaping a high-performing workforce and aligning employee success with the Town’s strategic goals.

Municipal Fiber to the Home Featuring Chris Roy and Joel Malaver

In Episode 42 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Chris Roy, General Manager of SELCO, and Joel Malaver, Director of Broadband Technologies for SELCO, to discuss SELCO’s Fiber to the Home Initiative and fiber infrastructure in general.

Building Community (Literally!) Feat. Patty Sheehan

In Episode 41 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Patty Sheehan, the Town’s Building Commissioner, to talk about the Office of the Building Inspector, changes to the building code, AI, and more!

2024 Fall Special Town Meeting Preview

In Episode 40 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor discuss the 2024 Fall Special Town Meeting warrant and the articles that will be voted on by the Town’s legislative body, Town Meeting.

Accessibility in Shrewsbury Featuring Justin Dobson

In Episode 39 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Justin Dobson, Assistant to the Town Manager, to discuss accessibility in Shrewsbury, improvements the Town has made, and improvements to come!

A Walk Through Time: Historic District Walking Tour

In Episode 38 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Kelly Barner, Chair, and Melanie Petrucci, Secretary, of the Historic District Commission to discuss their new interactive walking tour of historic homes in the center of town - the perfect activity as we move into Fall!

Spotlight: Massachusetts Municipal Management Association Feat. Kristi Williams

In Episode 37 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Kristi Williams, the Town Manager of the Town of Westborough and President of the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association, or triple M-A for short, to discuss the importance of professional development and spotlight the MMMA.

Happy New Year - Fiscal Year 2024 Review

In Episode 36 of the The Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor celebrate the close of Fiscal Year 2024 and reflect on accomplishments and challenges from the year and what they are looking forward to for Fiscal Year 2025.