GORHAM — Town manager Denise Vallee has notified the select board she plans to retire on April 1, 2023, shortly after that year’s town meeting. Chairman Mike Waddell let the word slip out when the board at its Monday, Jan. 5, meeting discussed the offer that Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Stewart had made to take over bookings, ticket sales and management of the Medallion Opera House, the town’s arts, music and entertainment venue located in town hall.
Vallee serves as vice chair of its board of directors and is the town’s official representative.
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