Donald Woodbury is back in his native state after living in Georgia for many years.
WEST PARIS – A reception was held Sunday for the town’s first town manager – Donald Woodbury – and his wife, Carol. Members of the Town Manager Search Committee called the turnout a success.
During the reception, which ran from 1 to 4 p.m., a steady stream of residents, town officials from surrounding towns and business people arrived to meet the Woodburys.
As everyone welcomed them to the area and enjoyed refreshments, people wished them the best upon their return from Georgia where they lived for many years.
Among the attendees were town officials from Woodstock, Sumner, Greenwood and South Paris.
From West Paris, several business people were in attendance. Some of those attending included Jack Floster, Jack and Wendy Newmeyer, Jim Johnston (who is on the town’s Board of Selectmen), and Dennis and Nancy Henderson. Others included Fire Chief Walter Inman, Animal Control Officer Dannie Paine, Road Commissioner Bill Keach and Code Enforcement Officer John Gauthier.
Along with these attendees were the town’s selectmen and many members of the general public.
Woodbury took over the town manager’s duties last week, following the March 6 town meeting.
On the job
His job includes being town clerk, treasurer, tax collector, general assistance director and chief administrative officer, and will also include the position of road commissioner when Keach’s term expires in 2006.
Woodbury was born and raised in the Lewiston-Auburn area and educated in area schools. He and his wife will be living in Minot with his mother, Doris.
Woodbury said he’s looking forward to serving the town.
“It is going to take some time to get certified by the state and learn the needs of the office,” he said. “But I’m happy to be here and I even have seen the first snowflakes I’ve seen in a long time.”
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