increase font size With 4 months to find new town manager, Farmington board hires Bangor firm to help in search Richard Davis is retiring Aug. 27 after 20 years. Share FARMINGTON — Selectmen on Tuesday night hired Eaton Peabody Consulting Group of Bangor to assist in the search for a new town manager. Morning Sentinel file photo Proposals to assist in the search were received by Eaton Peabody and Maine Municipal Association. The services provided and costs are similar, Davis said. Related MMA’s proposal was $6,400 and Eaton Peabody’s was $6,000. Both are exclusive of advertising costs and any other expenses such as mileage and meals for having candidates come to town, Davis said. Advertising is estimated to be $1,000 to $1,500, he noted.