Gina Dario came into the position about a month ago — in time for the town's anticipated public safety complex vote and budget season — and has jumped right into municipal government.
Dario explained that she wanted to return to the Berkshires after spending much of her career abroad. Despite not having municipal experience in the state, Dario pointed to her public service in Australia's elections as valuable work experience for the role.
Hogeland said he expects to bring the board an extension on Blanchard's contract that would see him working 10 hours per week for the town through the end of June.
Those candidates will be finalized after the Town Manager Search Committee meets in executive session on Thursday to finalize a list of people to be interviewed by the Select Board on Friday and Saturday.