Wrentham Select Board Forms Town Manager Search Committee

By Joe Stewart
The Wrentham Select Board has established a Town Manager Search Committee to identify the town’s next chief executive officer following the departure of former Town Manager Kevin Sweet. Sweet, who began his tenure in Wrentham in 2018, accepted the position of City Manager in Winter Springs, Florida, effective December 16, 2024.
During his six-year tenure as Town Manager in Wrentham, Sweet led several significant initiatives that enhanced the town’s infrastructure and financial standing. Notably, he secured a grant to improve the central parking lot across from the town common. Under his leadership, Wrentham continued its commitment to transparent and effective financial planning and was recognized with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for its Fiscal 2025 budget.
The search committee is comprised of Select Board member Michelle Rouse, Wrentham Police Chief Bill McGrath, and local attorney Peter Marinelli.
During their initial meeting on November 6, 2024, the committee appointed Michelle Rouse as chair, discussed the advertisement for the Town Manager position, and outlined the application process. They decided to reconvene in January following the closure of the application window.
The advertisement for the position, posted last year, emphasizes the need for an experienced municipal executive with strong financial skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills, a commitment to preserving Wrentham’s charm, and a vision for sustainable economic development. Applications were due by December 5, 2024.
On January 2, the Search Committee met in executive session to review the applications, likely to conduct an initial screening to determine which candidates to invite for interviews. No date has been set for the next meeting.