Temporary Grafton clerk named following resignation

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Mike Jennette has been appointed temporary Grafton town clerk. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Mike Jennette has been appointed temporary Grafton town clerk. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

GRAFTON – Mike Jennette has been appointed temporary town clerk, following the resignation of Kandy Lavallee on Dec. 20.

During the Select Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, Town Administrator Evan Brassard discussed the home rule petition, currently in the state Senate, that would turn the town clerk’s position from elected to appointed.

“We are in a little bit of limbo waiting for the governor to sign our home rule charter changes,” he said.

The petition was supposed to be taken up prior to the end of its session on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

While Brassard considered it good news, since the petition could be approved before the town clerk’s position is filled, he did recommend a temporary town clerk for the short term.

Jennette has been assistant town clerk for about 18 months. Select Board member Andrew Jefferson said he had a talk with Jennette about the switch, and he said Jennette was O.K. with the move.

“It will give Mike a chance to test the role,” said Jefferson, adding that 2025 would be a “quiet” election year.

Brassard said Jennette was “very adaptable, a smart guy.”

The board approved the move in a 5-0 vote.

Brassard said the search for a permanent town clerk is under way; the job listing has been posted.

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