City Manager Out, Rates Rise, New Fire Truck Approved | Montpelier News

Barre’s outgoing City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro is stepping down after four years of service, praised by the mayor and council for navigating major floods and leading key initiatives — including firefighter union negotiations and flood recovery buyouts. Though no acting manager was named at the council meeting, Mayor Lauzon plans a special session soon. The search for a permanent replacement is already underway, with a goal to make an offer by September. Meanwhile, the council approved a 15% hike on usage-based water/sewer rates (plus 3% on base rates) to cover funding gaps, authorized a $1.1M fire truck purchase (delivered 2029, paid over 10 years starting 2030), and welcomed Storellicastro’s transition to a deputy role in South Burlington. 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/5c697d9f991dbc3b