TOWN MANAGER DOWNLOAD

In Episode 24 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Recreation Director Laurel Rossiter, CTRS, to discuss her first (almost) year with Shrewsbury Recreation, the programming offered throughout the year, and the department in general!

In Episode 23 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Ruth Anderson, MAA Principal Assessor, to discuss how assessing works in Massachusetts, the goals of assessing, and how the tax reclassification process works!

In Episode 22 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Tacy Lambiase, the Project Manager from Kim Lundgren Associates for the Town’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan! This episode discusses the Plan itself and the importance of other municipalities doing this type of work!

In Episode 21 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Andy Truman, Town Engineer, to talk about the Town Center Area Traffic and Multimodal Study. This study aims to explore a variety of transportation options and solutions for the Town Center Area!  

In Episode 20 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Chief James Vuona to talk about the Shrewsbury Fire Department and the future of fire operations across the country! Chief Vuona reflects on his time in Shrewsbury and discusses the foundation for success he and his team have laid for SFD!

In Episode 19 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Dr. Joseph Sawyer, Superintendent of Shrewsbury Public Schools, to talk about Public Education in Shrewsbury and the partnership between municipal and school operations, including the budget!

In Episode 18 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Daniel Rowley, the Water and Sewer Superintendent, to talk about the Shrewsbury Drinking Water System, including improvements made over the years and plans the Town has for the future when it comes to our Water!

In Episode 17 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor reflect on the past year in the Shrew - highlighting some major accomplishments of the Town and Town Staff during Fiscal Year 2023 as they prepare to welcome the new fiscal year!

In Episode 16 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor provide a recap of the May 15, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, summarizing the highlights and decisions made by the Town’s elected legislative body - Town Meeting. Town Meeting marks the last major event for the Town in their Fiscal Year before the new one begins July 1, 2023!

In Episode 15 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor discuss current and new Communications and Engagement initiatives in the Shrew! Taylor is the first  Communications Coordinator in Town and provides insight on the challenges and opportunities social media and communications today pose for Local Governments and Shrewsbury specifically!

In Episode 14 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor discuss the upcoming May 15, 2023 Annual Town Meeting for residents and town meeting members to take a deeper look at the warrant prior to the Annual Town Meeting!

In Episode 13 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by the Shrewsbury Electric Light and Cable Operations (SELCO) General Manager, Christopher Roy to talk about public power and the benefits of having a municipally owned electric company in Town and the benefits community members get to experience!

In Episode 12 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by long-time Select Board Member, Maurice M. DePalo to reflect on his time serving the Shrewsbury community the last 30 years and why it is important to him to serve this community. 

In Episode 11 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Cemetery Program Manager, Justin Dobson, to discuss the Cemetery Program in the Town of Shrewsbury as well as the future expansion of the Cemetery and what residents can expect from that project.  

In Episode 10 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Town Moderator, Jim Kane, to discuss Town Meeting and the unique form of government Massachusetts Towns work with to make government happen! Episode 10 gives an overview of how the local legislative body works in Shrewsbury and other communities in Massachusetts, what Town Meeting is, and how to get involved!

Kevin and Taylor are joined by Julie Tierney, Assistant to Town Manager - Business Systems Analyst in part 2 of the 2 part series regarding the Shrewsbury 2030 Strategic Plan! The team discusses process improvement and the art of continuous improvement!  

Kevin and Taylor discuss the Shrewsbury 2030 Strategic Plan and what a plan like this means for the community to become the best local government in the world! This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we take a deep dive into the strategic planning process and how community engagement was essential to forming this plan and informing our future engagement efforts!  

In Episode Seven of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by the Director of Human Resources, Kristina Ordung, to talk about the Shrewsbury Way and the Human Resources operations here in Shrewsbury. Episode 7 discusses organizational planning and management, the performance appraisal process, how HR is different in Local Government, and much more!

In Episode Six of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor catch the community up on current events in Shrewsbury. Episode 6 discusses updates in our local government with the Strategic Plan, Communications, and more!

In Episode Five of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Town Clerk Sharyn Thomas to talk about How to Get Involved and All Things Elections and Participation in Shrewsbury. Episode 5 discusses some key current events in Town and takes a closer look at the electoral process and the many ways residents can become involved or be more involved in their community and local governme...

In Episode Four of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Assistant Town Manager for Finance and Administration David Snowdon to discuss the budgeting process, an essential function of local government, and how the Town of Shrewsbury Puts Your Tax Dollars to Work. We explore the financial process of the Town and how residents can engage and get involved in the budgeting process!

In Episode Three of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Police Chief Kevin Anderson to talk about leadership, the Shrewsbury Police Department, 21st Century Policing, and the new Police Station! Episode 3 gives listeners an overview of what Modernizing Policing means for the Shrewsbury community. 

In Episode Two of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Assistant Town Manager for Community Development and Human Services, Kristen Las, to talk about planning and community development! We learn about Planning for a Thriving Community and about this vital part of local government!

Kevin and Taylor kick things off on Episode One of the Town Manager Download with Welcome to the Shrew! This introductory episode talks about what  the Town Manager Download is all about - All things Shrewsbury and Local Government! The Team begins to explore the importance of leadership, effective management, engagement, and communications when it comes to government.