The town of Sackville has appointed a new Superintendent of Public Works.
Michelle Sherwood was hired to the role in a unanimous vote by town council at their meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020 .
Council had met earlier for an in camera session to discuss the appointment. Councillor Andrew Black, who sits on the human resources liaison committee, spoke at the public session and said he was “very happy” with the decision. “I absolutely speak in favour of this motion,” said Black, before sharing some information about Sherwood.
Black said Sherwood is a lifelong resident of Sackville and has been a town employee for the past 24 years, serving as an engineering technologist. She has her Civil Engineering Technology certification from NBCC and has nearly completed a civic engineering degree from the University of New Brunswick. Sherwood also has a class 2 water distribution system operator certification. She has served on the Trees for Tomorrow committee, the mock disaster workgroup for the EMO, as well as serving as co-chair of the town’s joint health and safety committee for several years.
Councillor Bill Evans also chimed in at the meeting to say that Sherwood, “will be a wonderful addition in this new capacity. She’s demonstrated her her technical capability but also her ability to deal with people in a challenging environment.”
Sherwood will begin working in her new role on January 4, 2021.
The Superintendent reports to Town Engineer Dwayne Acton, and supervises all Public Works employees for the town. They oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, storm drainage, roads, streets, sidewalks, buildings and other Town facilities.
Sherwood fills a role left vacant by Robert McLean, who served just five months before leaving to pursue other opportunities in August.
It is definitely a Good News Week for the Town of Sackville. Congratulations Michelle!