Cambridge – Retired Deputy Fire Chief Francis E. Murphy III* was reelected to a sixth term on the Cambridge Retirement Board, defeating Christian Abney by 789 votes to 142. Retired City Auditor James Monagle was also reelected, unopposed, to a second term as the Board’s other elected member. Before retiring, Monagle served on the Board as the ex-officio member. The Board’s other members are current City Auditor Joe McCann, Michael Gardner, and Nadia Chamblin-Foster. The Board’s executive director is Chris Burns.
Clinton – Retired Police Lieutenant Joseph P. Casasanto was unopposed and declared reelected to his seventh term on the Clinton Retirement Board. Board members declaring the election were Diane Magliozzi, David Baird, Police Officer James McNamara and Paul Cheubini*. The Board’s retirement administrator is Patty Hazel.
Concord – The Concord members voted to reelect Fire Lieutenant Brian Whitney, who received 186 votes to defeat retired Police Officer Kevin Walsh who received 151 votes. The other Board members include Richard Delorey, Jennifer Barrett, retired Firefighter Peter Fulton* and Eric Macy. Jill Hersey is the Concord Retirement Board director who recently replaced long-time director Linda Boucher.
Easthampton – Donald Emerson*, retired police captain, was unopposed and declared re-elected to the Easthampton Retirement Board for his sixth term. The remaining members are Treasurer Emily Russo, Auditor Hetal Petal, retired Fire Chief David Mottor, and Phillip Campbell. The Easthampton Retirement administrator is Kymme Wood.
Everett – Mayor Robert Van Campen named Special Assistant to the Mayor Christopher Connolly as his appointment to replace Keith Slattery and Interim Auditor William Fowler to replace Eric Demas as ex-officio member to the Everett Retirement Board. The other members on the Board include, Maria Bussell, Firefighter William Pierce* and Peter Cocciardi, CFP. Bob Shaw is the Everett Retirement Board director.
Framingham – Mayor Charlie Sisitsky named Brian Turbitt as the City’s chief financial officer. The other members include, Richard Howarth, Jr*, retired Firefighter Joseph Fonseca, Keith Rovinelli and Walpole Police Officer John White, Jr. Frank Pettengill recently replaced Laurie Lizak as the Board’s executive director.
Gardner – Denise Merriam* was declared reelected to her thirteenth term and retired Fire Captain Robert Newton declared reelected to his sixth term to the Gardner Retirement Board. The other members making the declaration were Karen Butler, Jacob Cormier and retired Police Chief, David Walsh. The Gardner Retirement Board administrator is Cheryl Bosse.
Haverhill – Retired Deputy Chief of Police Anthony Haugh* was unopposed and declared reelected to his second term on the Haverhill Retirement Board. The other board members making the election declaration were Angel Perkins, Richard MacDonald, Pamela Carr and James Cleary III, Esq. David Van Dam is the Board’s Administrator.
Webster – Town Clerk Robert Craver* was unopposed in his reelection and declared the winner as such by the remaining Webster Retirement Board members. The other members making the declaration were Timothy Bell, retired Town Clerk Eleanor Doros, retired Police Detective James Hoover and Brian Perry. The Board’s retirement administrator is Kristin LaPlante.
West Springfield – After 9 years of service, Dan Marini chose to step down as the West Springfield Retirement Board’s fifth member. The Board appointed Michael Begley, investment consultant for Clark Capital Management Group with more than 25 years of industry experience. Board members making the appointment were Sharon Wilcox*, Thomas Cummings, Gwen Keough, retired Fire Chief William Flaherty. The West Springfield Retirement director is James Lovotti.
Weymouth – Firefighter Jeff Wall was elected to fill the longtime elected Board member Richard Hayes’ seat and the Board’s new ex-officio member is Assistant Treasurer Debra Tingus. The remaining members are Gregory Hargadon and Barbara Costa. Due to the recent passing of retired Fire Chief Joe Davis, there is a vacancy for one of the elected positions. Chief Davis was the first elected member serving on the Board since 1986. The Board’s retirement director is Ed Masterson.
*denotes chair