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TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

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THE COMMUNITY Incorporated in 1720, Bolton, CT is a Town for All Seasons. Whether you have a growing family,

growing business, or both, Bolton offers an excellent opportunity for development. We are a subur-

ban community with rural character and quaint New England charm.

Bolton is home to approximately 4,916 and suitably located 15 miles east of Hartford, Connecticut.

The town is 15.5 square miles, and is bordered by the towns of Manchester and Glastonbury to the

west, Coventry to the east, Andover and Hebron to the south, and Vernon to the north. Residents

have easy access to I-384 and U.S. Routes 6, 44, and 85. Bolton is also conveniently located equidis-

tant from Boston and New York City. In addition, the University of Connecticut (UConn) is less than

thirty (30) minutes away.

Bolton’s close proximity to the Hartford area provides numerous work, cultural, and recreational

activities. The ethnic, economic, and occupational diversity of our community ensures a rich cultural

experience for your family. Until 1720, Bolton had been a part of Hartford known as Hartford

Mountains, or Hanover. Town privileges were requested via a petition to the general court on Octo-

ber 6, 1720.

The Bolton Public School system is made up by the Bolton Center School, Pre-Kindergarten – 8th

grade and the Bolton High School, 9th – 12th grade. The district has approximately 788 students and

the Board of Education consists of a seven-member board. Students are provided with high-quality

educational experiences and personalized learning. Recently, Bolton High School was awarded a

National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary High Performance. The community takes pride in the

school system.

Bolton provides an array of services to its residents such as: curbside refuse and recycling, senior

and social services, public safety including two Resident State Troopers and the volunteer fire de-

partment, parks and recreation, and a library. Residents can stay up-to-date on what’s going on in

town through the Bolton Bulletin, Town Administrator’s show, Town Website, and the Town Ad-

ministrator’s Facebook page.

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In addition to two state parks, Bolton has three Town parks: Freja Park; Herrick Park; and Indian

Notch Park. Freja Park offers various hiking trails. Herrick Park’s amenities include a community

building, playscape, baseball/softball fields, soccer field, and basketball court. Located on Bolton

Lake, Indian Notch Park is open during the summer months and has swimming, picnic area and

pavilion, baseball field, and basketball court.

As Bolton continues to grow, our goal is to maintain our rural, colonial charm and to expand our

recreational, educational, and social opportunities.

Median household income: $101,667. The Town (including Board of Education) is the largest em-

ployer.

THE COMMUNITY, CONTINUED

GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATION The Town has a Town Meeting/Board of Selectmen form of government. The Board of Selectmen

consists of five elected members, including a First Selectman, serving concurrent two-year terms.

The Board of Selectmen is the Town’s legislative body except with respect to those matters for

which the Charter provides that the Town Meeting is deemed the Town’s legislative body.

The Administrative Officer who is appointed by the five-member Board of Selectmen, is responsible

for the administration of all Town operations with the exception of the education system. This posi-

tion includes serving as personnel officer, coordinating the administration of all officers, boards,

commissions, agencies, and authorities appointed by the Town, supervising all financial matters,

developing policies, regulations and ordinances and representing the Town on various regional and

state entities. In addition, this position serves as the administrator for the Bolton Lakes Regional

Water Pollution Control Authority.

The Annual Town Budget is voted on at an automatic referendum each year per the Town of Bolton

Charter. The Board of Finance is the budget making authority responsible for financial and taxation

matters. In addition, the Board of Finance establishes the tax rate and considers special appropria-

tion requests with final approval at Town Meeting if they exceed an aggregate of $20,000.

The current Town Administrative Officer, Joyce M. Stille, is retiring after serving the community for

31 years.

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SUMMARY OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES Public Safety: Police Protection is provided by

two Resident State Troopers with supplemental

coverage from Troop K in Colchester to provide

24-hour protection and assistance.

Fire protection is provided by the Bolton Volun-

teer Fire Department. The department has ap-

proximately 45 members and is managed by the

Fire Chief and his officers. All emergency calls

are answered by the Tolland County Mutual Aid

Fire Service. While Bolton Fire Department is the

first responder, ambulance service is provided by

the Manchester Ambulance Service.

Solid Waste and Refuse Collection: The curbside

collection of refuse and garbage is contracted by

the Town. The Town owns and operates a bulky

waste transfer station and recycling center.

Library: The Bentley Memorial Library provides

full library services and programs. The library

provides a wide variety of materials including

books, magazines, books-on-tape, large print

books, cassettes, compact discs, and videos. The

library is also a member of Bibliomation, Inc., a

library consortium of approximately 45 libraries

which provides automated circulation, catalog-

ing, public access catalogs and internet services.

Public Health: The Town is a member of the

Eastern Highlands Health District, one of twenty

local health districts in the state. Established on

June 6, 1997, it includes the Towns of Andover,

Ashford, Bolton, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry,

Mansfield, Scotland, Tolland and Willington. The

district is a cooperative effort to pool resources to

create a professional full-time health department.

Sewer/Water/Natural Gas: The Town has no

public water supply. On-site private drilled wells,

however, and individual sewage disposal are

used primarily for developed properties’ systems.

Through the use of the Bolton Lakes Regional

Water Pollution Control Authority, the Town has

installed sewers along the Route 44 corridor and

around Lower Bolton Lake.

Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) recently extend-

ed a natural gas line into Bolton. The gas line

serves Route 85, Bolton Center Road to the Town

Hall, Notch Road to the Town facilities, and

Route 44 to the vicinity of the commuter parking

lot. This services many of Bolton’s commercial

properties located on Route 44.

Senior Citizens Programs and Services: The Di-

rector of Senior and Social Services provides a

number of programs, services and activities. The

Town also has two handicap accessible vans and

a mini van to meet senior transportation needs.

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Recreation and Open Space: Through the Recre-

ation Director, recreational activities and pro-

grams are provided within the community, in-

cluding basketball, softball, and swimming. The

department also provides a Summer Camp and a

number of after-school programs as well as a

number of ongoing adult programs.

The Town, with the supervision of the Buildings

and Grounds Supervisor, owns and maintains

several parks and parcels of open space.

In 2000, the Town purchased two large parcels of

land in the center of town including the historic

Bolton Heritage Farm. The Town also purchased

the Pistritto property which is adjacent to the

Town Hall. This property contains a house

which serves as the offices of the Resident State

Trooper. These purchases allow the Town to pre-

serve its historically significant and rural charac-

ter. The State of Connecticut in conjunction with

the Town has developed a considerable number

of trails throughout the Town.

Highway Department: The Highway Depart-

ment is responsible for maintenance of the Town

roads. Currently the Town has 101 roads totaling

45 miles of Town road to maintain.

SUMMARY OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES, CONTINUED

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Charter Revision: The Board of Selectmen

will be appointing a Charter Revision Com-

mission this summer. One of the governance

considerations anticipated is the possibility of

moving from an “Administrative Officer” to

“Town Manager.”

Town Hall/Notch Road Municipal Center: A

new Town Hall facility is needed. Chosen candidate will be involved from the beginning of this

project planning. Part of the overall project involves moving Town services out of the Center and

North sections of the Notch Road Municipal Center and demolition of these sections.

Shared Services: Continuing current shared services and pursuing additional shared services with

neighboring towns to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies is crucial for long term fi-

nancial stability.

Board of Education Shared Services: Currently, the Town and Board of Education is developing a

plan to share facility management. Implementation of this plan and pursuing other school/town

shared services will be necessary.

300th Celebration: In 2020, the Town of Bolton will celebrate its 300th Anniversary. Currently

planning is ongoing for various events throughout the year.

Technology Enhancements: The Town is currently a pilot town in several technology related pro-

jects with the Capitol Region Council of Government (CRCOG). These include electronic docu-

ment management systems (land use records and personnel files), cyber security policies and elec-

tronic time keeping. Ongoing support for the successful completion of these projects is necessary.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Positive, visionary and personable leader

Ability to multi-task

Strong written and verbal skills: ability to provide communications that support Town ser-

vices and programs

Ability to motivate and accomplish tasks

Build trust and inspire innovation

Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and stakeholders

Excellent financial and budgeting skills

Provide effective professional advice, guidance and recommendations (with options) to the

Board of Selectmen to assist the Selectmen in their decision making

Use a strategic and long-term approach to planning and development for Town

Team builder with a collaborative management approach

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The Town of Bolton offers a full range of benefits including vacation, health insurance, ICMA-RC

401 plan, paid holiday’s, vacation and sick leave. Salary range is $105,000 to $120,000 based on ex-

perience and qualifications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A Master’s degree in either public or business administration plus a minimum of four years of pro-

gressively responsible administrative experience in the public sector. Or a Bachelor’s degree in ei-

ther public or business administration plus a minimum of six years of progressively responsible ad-

ministrative experience in the public sector. A valid Connecticut driver’s license.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

RESOURCES Town of Bolton

https://bolton.govoffice.com/

Please find the application and job description online at https://bolton.govoffice.com/employment

Return cover letter, resume and job application to:

Sandra Pierog, First Selectman

222 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT 06043

For more information on this position contact:

Kathy McCavanagh

Confidential Secretary

kmccavanagh@boltonct.org

(860) 649-8066 x6111

This position is open until June 25, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin. This application is kept on file for a period of one year from the date of application.