Whitman Select Board; Assistant Town Administrator Interviews - April 23, 2026.

The Whitman Select Board held a meeting on April 23, 2026, primarily focused on interviewing candidates for the soon-to-be vacant Assistant Town Administrator (ATA) position. Three finalists—Sabrina Chilcott, Matthew Dyer, and Daniel Kelly—were interviewed in detail regarding their experience, strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for the role. The board discussed each candidate's qualifications, with particular attention to their knowledge of municipal functions such as personnel issues, procurement, grant management, and budget forecasting. After deliberation and a vote, Matthew Dyer was selected as the new Assistant Town Administrator, with a 3-2 vote, to begin July 1, 2026. The meeting also included plans for upcoming executive sessions related to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, including the Chief of Police and Town Administrator. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the selection of the ATA is a key staffing decision that will impact future municipal operations and procurement activities.