Town Of Grafton: Press Release - Fire Chief Candidate Withdraws

Press release from the Town of Grafton:

October 13, 2021 - 4:31pm

Following the Select Board meeting of October 12, 2021, the Board extended an offer of employment to Chief Michael Thurz of Glastonbury, Connecticut. The following day via email to the Town Administrator, Chief Thurz responded to the offer by withdrawing from the process stating, “I want to thank you and the Board for the opportunity to interview for Fire Chief. However, after our meeting last night, and my own personal deliberation, I am removing my name for consideration. The decision is personal, and not a reflection of you, the Board or the Grafton community. My apologies for the inconvenience that this has caused, as the situation needs to be a good fit for all involved.”

Mr. Evan Brassard, Town Administrator, stated, “While this development is a setback in the process, I am confident that we will find the right fit for the men and women of the Grafton Fire Department.”

The Select Board and Town Administrator’s Office are working together to restart the process and find the best candidate to fill this position.

This press release was produced by the Town of Grafton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.