Sharon has found their new treasurer-collection.
Alicia McOsker will start the job Oct. 27 after being announced as the new treasurer-collector at a recent selectmen meeting.
“I’m really excited. Both Fred (Turkington, town administration) and Cindy (Doherty, finance director) have said what a nice place this is to work and how nice the people are and I love challenges so I’m looking forward to straightening out your cash position and whatever else they may want me to do,” McOsker said at the Sept. 14 selectmen meeting.
Find out what's happening in Sharonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
McOsker comes to Sharon with 30 years of experience and 18 in a municipal setting. A Chelsea native, she was the treasure task collector for Braintree and later her hometown, helping the town while they were in receivership.
She also holds an MBA and a bachelors degree in finance.
Find out what's happening in Sharonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
McOsker was one of three finalists for the job with finance director Cindy Doherty calling her one of their top candidates for the position.
Now a resident of Saugus, McOsker said she plans on moving closer to Sharon.
Her salary will be $80,000 which isn’t at the top of the payscale for her position but is on the high end according to Turkington.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.