NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough Town Administrator Tim McInerney has submitted his letter of resignation.
“These have been some of the most difficult days and the most stressful decision I have had to make,” McInerney said. “I am sad that I have to make this decision after a short tenure. There is no one reason for my departure; it is many. All are personal.”
McInerney joined the town following the departure of John Coderre last year. In November, the Select Board voted to make a conditional offer of employment to him after he was interviewed with two other finalists. His first day was in December.
Under his leadership, Northborough settled litigation with Marlborough over sewer, and during Town Meeting in the spring, the town voted to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase a parcel at 432 Whitney St. for recreation purposes and a small affordable housing project.
Select Board Chair Mitch Cohen said that McInerney has been a “great partner” with the board in moving the town forward.
“We’re in a great position to attract another excellent town administrator. I appreciate all that Tim has done for us,” he said.
McInerney praised the professionalism and dedication of town staff as the “best I have ever seen” and the dedication and responsiveness of town boards and committees as “unparalleled.”
“I love this community and appreciate all the support it has shown me,” he said.
According to the letter, which was provided to the Community Advocate, his resignation is effective Oct. 16. The Select Board is scheduled to meet on Aug. 19 during which they will discuss the search for a new administrator.
“I hope I can help bridge the gap to a new administrator to keep all the positive things we have worked on going. We have 60 days to make this an opportunity to make a great community even better,” said McInerney.
“I’m particularly grateful that he’s offered to help us with the upcoming search and transition process. I’ll miss working with him, and wish him well,” said Cohen.
