Incoming Marlborough mayor begins staffing

Mayor-elect Arthur Vigeant has announced his executive aide and executive secretary for the mayor?s office.

Michael Berry is Vigeant?s executive aide and Patricia ?Trish? Bernard is his executive secretary. Vigeant also decided to keep Donald Rider as the city solicitor.

Berry, of Walpole, has a blend of municipal and state government experience combined with private sector work with state trade associations, according to Vigeant?s office.

?We cast a wide net to attract the most qualified candidates for this important position,? Vigeant said. ?A number of outstanding people were interviewed. In the end, I?m confident that Mike?s experience and background is best suited to accomplishing the goals we have set.?

Berry has served on the Walpole School Committee and is currently the vice chairman of the town?s Board of Selectmen. He is a graduate of Merrimack College and earned a master?s degree in public administration from Bridgewater State University in 2009.

?The city of Marlborough has a lot to offer,? Berry said. ?I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to play a small role in ensuring that the city remains a great place to work, do business and raise a family. I?m ready to hit the ground running and work collaboratively with the mayor, City Council and School Committee to get things done.?

Bernard brings more than 20 years of experience in senior administrative positions in consulting, marketing, publishing and meeting planning industries, according to Vigeant?s office. Most recently she managed the offices of Pathway Advisors, a turnaround management consulting firm in Natick. She holds an associate of science degree from Aquinas Junior College and lives in Westborough with her husband and two sons.

?I look forward to working with Mayor-elect Vigeant and supporting him and his endeavors with new growth opportunities for the city of Marlborough,? Bernard said. ?I love a busy work environment, and my research into Mayor-elect Vigeant has shown that he is an experienced, hardworking elected official who has represented the folks of Marlborough with dedication and a true love for the city. I have no doubt that he will bring the same work ethic into his new role as mayor, and I am very excited to be a part of his administrative staff.?

Krista Holmi served as outgoing Mayor Nancy Stevens? executive aide and Katherine LaRose was her executive secretary.

For the city solicitor position, Vigeant said he talked with a lot of people, who felt that Rider would be the best person for him.

?I?m looking forward to a good working relationship with him,? Vigeant said. ?He?s very thorough.?

Vigeant will be inaugurated as mayor on Monday.

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Source: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1895999916/Incoming-Marlborough-mayor-begins-staffing

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