Treasurer/Collector Thomas Sullivan's new title will be assistant to the town administrator for budget and finance.
WILBRAHAM – The Board of Selectmen has approved a recommendation of Town Administrator Robert A. Weitz to have Treasurer/Collector Thomas P. Sullivan serve as assistant town administrator as well.
Selectmen Chairman Patrick J. Brady said that Sullivan will do both jobs. The creation of a new position would result in a combined position, and no additional personnel will be hired, he said.
“Sullivan will be able to step in in the town administrator’s absence,” Brady said. He said Sullivan also will serve as finance director and will work with the Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committees in developing town budgets.
Weitz said Sullivan already is involved in bonding and capital issues. Selectman James E. Thompson said Sullivan will serve as a long-term financial planner for the town.
Town Accountant Joanne DeGray asked whether having Sullivan supervise her would result in a conflict of interest between the accounting and treasurer/collector departments. The state auditor has to approve the accounting, she said.
DeGray said, “I answer to the public.”
Weitz said he will supervise the Accounting Department, and there will be no conflict of interest.
Selectmen said Sullivan’s new title will be assistant to the town administrator for budget and finance.