UPDATE: No Town Manager Talks Tuesday Night

Originally published on July 11, 2016.

Update, July 12, 2016 - The executive session to discuss the agenda item ""To consider the dismissal of an employee" has been delayed and will not be discussed at the July 12 meeting of the Stoughton Board of Selectmen, according to the selectmen's office.

Original Story

Stoughton, MA — Town Manager Michael Hartman could be out of a job after Tuesday evening.

At 6 p.m., the Stoughton Selectmen are scheduled to meet in executive session for an agenda item listed as "To consider the dismissal of an employee."

In a letter from Selectmen Chairman David Sousa to Hartman, it is stated that the board will vote on whether to enter executive session to consider the action. Sousa writes that the decision is being contemplated due to his repeated failures to keep the board informed of important town matters, the failure to find a new concessionaire for Cedar Hills Golf Course, the closure of town offices without notification to the board or public, and the inadequate quality and procedure for repairs at fire station one.

The dissatisfaction of Harman by town employees has been well documented. In March, following the surprise retirement of Police Chief Paul Shastany, the town's police and fire unions issued a vote of no confidence against Hartman. Both departments requested that the selectmen take action to remove Hartman from the position.

Sousa attempted to make a motion to cut ties with Hartman but was deemed out of order by then-Chairman Joe Mokrisky.

Later that month, the Executive Board of the Stoughton Teachers Association agreed to issue a statement of support for both unions.