OSSIPEE — Longtime Mountain View Community Administrator Howie Chandler announced his resignation Wednesday on his daily email blast Wednesday.
He is leaving to take a similar position in Franklin. His last day will be Feb. 17.
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Good luck Howie. It will be closer to home and I am confident you will be outstanding!
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