Exeter town manager out on voluntary leave, interim named
EXETER – Town Manager Russ Dean has been on voluntary leave for the past month, and there is no set timetable for his return, according to Select Board Chairman Niko Papakonstantis.
Melissa Roy, assistant parks and recreation director, was announced as interim town manager by the Select Board Feb. 22.
Roy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“The town is fortunate to have the resources we have,” said Papakonstantis. “In reviewing the workloads of all department heads, and given Melissa’s professional background, the Select Board felt that this selection on an interim basis would allow the town to continue operations without interruption.”