TOWN MANAGER DOWNLOAD
The Town Manager Download is a Podcast about all things local government and Shrewsbury! Hosts Kevin Mizikar and Taylor Galusha will explore all things local government, leadership, and management. The goal of this podcast is to increase communications to build community connections and engagement! Email your questions to: tmdownload@shrewsburyma.gov
Episodes
What does it take for a town to truly connect with its residents in today's world? In Episode 47 of the Town Manager Download, join Kevin and Taylor as they take a deep dive into Shrewsbury, Massachusetts's fascinating journey of communication and engagement over the past four years. Discover how they've balanced the ever-evolving expectations of their community with the crucial need for fiscal responsibility, all while working col...
In episode 45 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Fire Chief Seth Colby to detail his leadership transition, the department's strategic plan driven by community feedback, and the evolving landscape of modern firefighting. He emphasizes priorities like enhanced public communication, expanded education, and continuous professional development while maintaining the department's core values.
In Episode 44, Kevin and Taylor continue their insightful conversation with Kristina Ordung, focusing on Shrewsbury's innovative approach to employee benefits. Discover how Shrewsbury became the first local government in Massachusetts to offer comprehensive Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) for non-union employees, positioning the Town as a competitive employer in the region. The episode covers how these changes support work-life ba...
In Episode 43 of The Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor sit down with Kristina Ordung, Shrewsbury's Human Resources Director, to explore Shrewsbury’s shift from a longevity-based pay model to a performance-based appraisal system designed to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Learn how this transformation is shaping a high-performing workforce and aligning employee success with the Town’s strategic goals.
In Episode 42 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Chris Roy, General Manager of SELCO, and Joel Malaver, Director of Broadband Technologies for SELCO, to discuss SELCO’s Fiber to the Home Initiative and fiber infrastructure in general.
In Episode 40 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor discuss the 2024 Fall Special Town Meeting warrant and the articles that will be voted on by the Town’s legislative body, Town Meeting.
In Episode 39 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Justin Dobson, Assistant to the Town Manager, to discuss accessibility in Shrewsbury, improvements the Town has made, and improvements to come!
In Episode 38 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Kelly Barner, Chair, and Melanie Petrucci, Secretary, of the Historic District Commission to discuss their new interactive walking tour of historic homes in the center of town - the perfect activity as we move into Fall!
In Episode 37 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Kristi Williams, the Town Manager of the Town of Westborough and President of the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association, or triple M-A for short, to discuss the importance of professional development and spotlight the MMMA.
In Episode 36 of the The Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor celebrate the close of Fiscal Year 2024 and reflect on accomplishments and challenges from the year and what they are looking forward to for Fiscal Year 2025.
In Episode 35 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Becca Keane, Director of Integrated Resources and Customer Experience, and Darren Borge, SELCO’s Technical Operations Manager, to talk about how SELCO is becoming the “modern utility” through smart metering. Kevin and Taylor also discuss how we are modernizing our Town processes through AI!
In Episode 34 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Nick Repekta, Highway Division Manager, and Andrew Truman, Conservation and Engineering Division Manager, to discuss Chapter 90 and our Pavement/Roadway Management Plan. We also debut a new segment in this episode called “Local Gov Geeks” where we talk about Kevin attending the Athenian Project professional development program in South Carolina!
In Episode 33 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Gosia Stolarska Solid Waste and recycling Program Manager, and Kyle Orr, Casella Market Area Manager, to discuss Shrewsbury’s Solid Waste and Recycling Program, the Transition to Casella, and the new updates to the Recycling Program.
In Episode 32 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Keith Baldinger, Assistant Town Manager - Operations, to talk about his journey through local government and furthering his education.
In Episode 31 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Joel Kimball, Fleet Management Division Manager, to talk about the newest DPW division and the importance of going above and beyond maintaining vehicles and equipment by proactively managing them.
In Episode 30 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Planning and Economic Director Christopher McGoldrick to talk about the MBTA Communities zoning regulations and ways to get involved in the process in Shrewsbury.
In Episode 29 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Alex Martinez, Assistant to Town Manager - Management Analyst, to discuss the kickoff of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget cycle and take a deep dive into the budgeting process for Shrewsbury.
In Episode 28 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Marc Serra, the Executive Director of Shrewsbury Media Connection, to discuss SMC and all the contributions this non-profit organization makes to the Town to help increase outreach and transparency of our local government!
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