Barre City Manager Search Nears Finalists | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Barre’s city manager search is heating up as all seven finalists wrap up virtual interviews by Monday—bringing the community closer to a decision. Councilor Amanda Gustin, chair of the search committee, says they’re thrilled with the talent pool and aim to recommend a candidate by September 1st, with a possible offer by mid-September. Backed by a Vermont consultant and made up of council members, department heads, and community reps, the committee will meet next Thursday to align on their top picks. While in-person interviews may slow things slightly, the timeline remains on track. The final…