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Transparency on who was hired and how the process worked
Amherst Board of Selectmen (3/7/25): Lincoln Daly hired as new Town Administrator, 5-0. Start date: April 7. Daly comes from Milford, where he served as administrator for 2 years and planning director for 8. Over 30 applicants were reviewed through search firm MRI.
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Acknowledging the interim burden on town staff and the timeline of transition
Amherst's finance director has been pulling double duty as acting Town Administrator since Dean Shankel announced his retirement. As of April 7, Lincoln Daly officially takes over. The board voted unanimously 5-0 on 3/7/25.
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Background on the new town administrator and next steps
New Amherst Town Administrator Lincoln Daly: 22+ years in community development and planning. Previously planning director in Milford for 8 years, then town administrator there for 2. Board chair will sign his employment agreement.
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AMHERST BOARD OF SELECTMEN — 3/7/25: The town has a new administrator. Here's what you need to know. 🧵
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Lincoln Daly was hired unanimously (5-0) as Amherst's new Town Administrator, replacing Dean Shankel, who retires March 15. Daly's start date: April 7. The search ran through contractor MRI and drew 30+ applicants before the board settled on Daly.
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Daly's background: 22+ years in community development and planning. He spent 8 years as planning director in Milford, then 2 years as its town administrator — making him the neighboring town's top manager before coming to Amherst.
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Worth noting: Amherst's finance director has been serving as acting administrator — on top of her regular role — during the transition. One board member publicly acknowledged that burden at the meeting. That gap is now formally closing April 7.
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The board authorized its chair to sign the employment agreement on the board's behalf. Residents who want to know salary, length, or conditions can request the agreement once signed through a public records request. That's your right.
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AMHERST BOARD OF SELECTMEN — March 7, 2025 Amherst has a new Town Administrator. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously (5-0) on March 7 to hire Lincoln Daly, who will begin work on April 7, 2025. He replaces Dean Shankel, whose retirement takes effect March 15. Daly brings over 22 years of experience in community development and planning. He served as planning director in neighboring Milford for eight years and, most recently, as Milford's town administrator for two years. The board conducted the search through contractor MRI, reviewing more than 30 applicants and interviewing several finalists before reaching a unanimous decision. One detail worth noting for residents: Amherst's finance director has been serving as acting town administrator on top of her regular duties during this transition period. A board member publicly acknowledged her service at the meeting — a reminder of the real operational cost when a top position goes unfilled. The board authorized its chair to sign the employment agreement on behalf of the full board. Residents who want to review the agreement once it is signed can submit a public records request to the town. This was a routine, straightforward meeting with no controversy or dissent, but knowing who leads your town administration and under what terms is always worth paying attention to.