Barre’s City Manager Search Takes Wild Turn | Montpelier News

Barre’s city manager search hit a major snag when all three finalists pulled out at the last minute—turning a smooth process into a 24-hour scramble. In a surprising twist, the city council interviewed an unexpected candidate who wasn’t even in the running, potentially offering them an interim role as early as next week. With Police Chief Brad Vail ready to step back to focus on policing, officials are cautiously optimistic about filling the vacancy within the next week, keeping hopes alive for a permanent hire by mid-September. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d99fa868d4b10473