Town Administrator Kevin Sweet

Wrentham Town Administrator Kevin Sweet Reappointed to Second Term on Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Kevin Sweet Reappointed to Second Term on Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that he has been reappointed to a second term on the Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission.

The Massachusetts Local Government Advisory Commission (LGAC) analyzes proposed legislation affecting cities and towns, acts as an advocate for the interests of local governments and advises state officials on their needs.

The commission meets regularly with the governor and state legislative leaders.

The LGAC is a model that the rest of the nation has looked to as a major success in facilitating strong local-state relations.

In addition, Town Administrator Sweet serves as an Elected Director on the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Board of Directors and is the District 5 Representative on the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association Executive Committee.

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Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Mary Beth Bernard as Director of Human Resources

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Mary Beth Bernard as Director of Human Resources

Mary Beth Bernard began her role as Wrentham’s part-time Director of Human Resources on Jan. 29. (Photo Courtesy Town of Wrentham)

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that he has appointed Mary Beth Bernard as Wrentham’s first part-time Director of Human Resources.

Bernard began her position as the town’s Director of Human Resources on Jan. 29.

A Wrentham resident, for the past five years Bernard worked as the Assistant Town Manager/ Human Resources Director for the Town of Foxborough. Before her position in Foxborough, she served as the Director of Human Resources for the Town of Westwood for 12 years. Bernard has also worked as a Human Resources Consultant for several municipalities in Massachusetts.

Since 2015, Bernard has also served as the Chairman of the Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association, and she is also a Presidential Member of the Massachusetts Municipal Policy Committee on Labor Relations. Additionally, Bernard is a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, Certified Society of Human Resources Management Senior Professional, and a Certified Trainer for the Massachusetts Commission Against Dscrimination (MCAD).

“Mary Beth has extensive experience serving municipalities and working in human resources, not only from her time in Foxborough and Westwood, but also through her leadership role with the Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “We’re thrilled to welcome her to our team here in Wrentham, and I’m confident that her expertise in human resources will serve the town well.”

As the Director of Human Resources, Bernard will direct and supervise the personnel systems of the town, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, labor relations, and training. She will also act as the chief negotiator for collective bargaining. 

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Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Rachel Benson as Town’s New Director of Planning & Economic Development

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Rachel Benson as Town’s New Director of Planning & Economic Development

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that he has appointed Rachel Benson to be Wrentham’s new Director of Planning & Economic Development.

Benson, a Plainville resident, began her new role on Jan. 14 after working as the Assistant Town Planner in Grafton.

Prior to that she worked in the private sector for Meridian Associates and Nitsch Engineering as a Land Use Specialist and Survey CAD Technician.

Benson is a U.S. Air Force veteran where she served as an Engineering Journeyman.

She currently volunteers in her hometown of Plainville as Vice Chair of the Planning Board and is a member of the Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Bridgewater State University and is working toward the completion of a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Community Development from UMass Boston.

“I am excited to officially welcome Rachel to Wrentham,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “Her extensive experience in both the municipal and private sectors will be an asset to our Planning & Community Development Department and I am looking forward to seeing how she can help the town progress in the coming months with some of the bigger projects we have in the works.”

The Wrentham Planning & Community Development Department provides guidance, coordination and advisory planning services to the Town. The Department’s focus is on (but not limited to) land use, planning, zoning, economic development, affordable housing, open space and land preservation.

Working with Town departments, boards, committees and community organizations, the Planning and Community Development Department helps develop policies, program initiatives and recommended zoning provisions to guide the future development of the community in alignment with the town’s Master Plan.

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Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Mike Hennessy as Town’s New Veterans’ Agent

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Mike Hennessy as Town’s New Veterans’ Agent

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that Mike Hennessy was appointed this week to be the town’s new Veterans’ Agent.

Hennessy was appointed by Town Administrator Sweet on Wednesday following the recent retirement of longtime Veterans’ Agent Ken Oles.

Hennessy served as a medic in the Army from 2000-2006. During his service he was stationed at bases in New York, Wisconsin and New Jersey. He was also part of a protective detail for a U.S. Senator and received the Army Commendation medal.

He is currently pursuing a degree in nursing at the University of Massachusetts Boston, through his VA benefits.

Hennessy, age 37, lives in Bellingham with his wife and three children.

His office hours will be Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wrentham Senior Center, 400 Taunton St. Appointments can also be made by calling 508-808-8431.

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