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Winsted hires new town manager, to start post in April

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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateWINSTED — According to the Board of Selectmen, Winsted’s new town manager is going to “a great fit.”Joshua Steele Kelly was hired Tuesday as town manager, replacing Robert Geiger, who announced his retirement in September 2020.Kelly most recently was town administrator in Bolton, as well as Bolton Lakes sewer administrator. He also is on the board of directors for the Connecticut Council of Small Towns.During Tuesday’s Zoom meeting to announce Kelly, the Board of Selectmen congratulated him.“Congratulations,” said Selectman Melissa Bird. “You’re gong to be a great fit.”Geiger, who had promised the town he would stay on until a new town manager was in place, also congratulated Kelly.“I’m looking forward to the change and will work with you,” Geiger said. “We’ll dump everything we’ve got, formally and informally, to make you as successful as possible.”Mayor Candy Perez also was pleased the selection of Kelly. “We believe he will bring a lot of creativity and energy to continue our momentum forward,” she said.“One of the first interactions I had in the selection process was Bob (Geiger), to let me know he wasn’t able to come to my first interview with the board,” Kelly said. “It was an incredibly personal touch.“That speaks to the personal connections I’ve been able to make with you, and every person in the community,” he said. “Being considered for a town manager position in a global pandemic has been a different experience. I’m very optimistic about Winsted’s future, and (I will) do right by the citizens of the town and make sure we’re on a vibrant path forward.”“You’ll be bombarded with information over the next three weeks, and everyone will be available to you and your questions,” Geiger said.Kelly previously also served as a management analyst for the town of Windsor and did his graduate work as assistant in the town manager’s office in Windsor, according to Perez.“The Town of Winchester continues to move forward with encouraging sustainable growth,” Perez said. “Through the hard work and support of many invested community members and a strong town staff we have begun to witness the transformation of our town.“In his application, Mr. Kelly stated, ‘I have been able to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability so that staff are able to deliver higher quality services to residents. I will bring this same work ethic, perspective and attitude to Winchester, along with my genuine excitement to be an active part of your community,’” Perez said.“We believe that we have found in Joshua Kelly a town manager that will embrace the essential traits that Winchester needs — executive leadership, fiscal responsibility, enthusiasm, and an investment in our community,” she said.Kelly’s tentative start date is early April.Kelly has a bachelor's degree in political science from Wheaton College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Connecticut. He has a Graduate Certificate in public financial management from UConn, as well, Perez said. His past work in local government also includes serving on the Inland Wetland and Conservation Commission, a board representative in Waterford, and a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, according to Perez.“We are fortunate that our current town manager, Bob Geiger, will work with Mr. Kelly during the transition to introduce him to the NHCOG, emergency services, staff, etc. to help Mr. Kelly become more acquainted with the community prior to his arrival,” Perez said.His contract includes a salary of $120,000; three weeks’ vacation; contribution to his 401(k); and the same health care benefits received by other municipal employees.

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateWINSTED — According to the Board of Selectmen, Winsted’s new town manager is going to “a great fit.”Joshua Steele Kelly was hired Tuesday as town manager, replacing Robert Geiger, who announced his retirement in September 2020.Kelly most recently was town administrator in Bolton, as well as Bolton Lakes sewer administrator. He also is on the board of directors for the Connecticut Council of Small Towns.During Tuesday’s Zoom meeting to announce Kelly, the Board of Selectmen congratulated him.“Congratulations,” said Selectman...

Winsted hires new town manager, to start post in April

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