Thank you, Mike Sullivan...

Wishing Mike Sullivan the best in retirement!

In 1975, Michael J. Sullivan was appointed Town of Medfield Executive Secretary and in 1984 he became the first Town of Medfield Town Administrator. Mike retired on Friday, January 18, 2019, having dedicated 44 years working on behalf of the Town of Medfield.

Mike was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He received a Bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters degree from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Mike moved to Medfield in 1975, and at the age of 29, he was hired as Executive Secretary for the Town of Medfield. He was only the second person to hold that position.

From 1977-1990, he served as Medfield Town Accountant, and in 1984, he became Medfield's first Town Administrator.

Mike has advised more than twenty-one Board of Selectmen over his 44 year career and he served on over 50 Standing Committees. He oversaw the construction/renovation of the Medfield Town Hall, the Medfield Public Library, The Center at Medfield, the Department of Public Works building and the Public Safety building.

Mike enjoys cooking and for over 20 years he cooked meatballs and sausages for the Department of Public Works Christmas party as well as serving as Chief Chef for the Senior Pancake Breakfast. Mike enjoys his coffee and it was a rare sighting if he wasn't holding his coffee mug.

For 44 years Mike has called Town Hall "home" and the people he worked with "family" and he will be greatly missed by all.

On January 15, 2019 Mike took part in his final Board of Selectmen meeting as Town Administrator. A few days later, friends and fellow employees gathered to wish him well at a breakfast in the kitchen area just outside of his office.

Thank you, Mike, for your 44 years of hard work and dedication to the Town of Medfield. You will be remembered for your commitment, tenacity and persistence. We wish you a wonderful retirement...may you enjoy it to the fullest.