Madison Considering Hiring a Town Manager Postion

Madison officials are considering hiring a town manager to assist the first selectman with governing the town, the New Haven Register reports.

The idea of adding a town manager has come up during the town’s review of its charter, said Joan Walker, who is a selectman and chair of the Charter Review Committee.

Officials say it’s currently unclear whether they will actually seek to add a town manager position.

First Selectman Fillmore McPherson told the Register that there have been mixed reviews on the topic.

If the committee recommends hiring a town manager it would be one of the questions on the November ballot for residents to vote on.

Another possible charter change includes allowing department heads the power to hire and fire staff. Currently, that power rests with the first selectman’s office.

Read the full New Haven Register story here.