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Updated May 3 Mitchell Berkowitz named interim town manager in Mechanic Falls following Zakk Maher’s resignation Former town manager in Bridgton and several other communities to succeed Zakk Maher, who submitted his resignation last month. By Eriks PetersonsSpecial to the Sun Journal Read Article MECHANIC FALLS The Town Council voted 3-1 on Monday night to name Mitchell Berkowitz, the former town manager in Bridgton, as interim town manager in Mechanic Falls. Vice Chair Tarsha Downing and Councilors Rose Aikman and Raymond Lavoie voted for Berkowitz, while Councilor Paula Stotts voted in opposition. Stotts said she voted against Berkowitz because in an interview last week with town councilors, Berkowitz said he would only stay in the position as interim for four months. ....
Read Article MECHANIC FALLS The Town Council decided at an emergency meeting Thursday to contact four people who may be interested in serving as interim town manager. The names were provided by the Maine Municipal Association so the town could have someone under contract after May 31, the last day of Town Manager Zakk Maher’s service. Maher submitted his resignation April 1 and it was accepted by the council April 6. The council agreed to hire an interim manager because MMA advised it could take several months to find someone to fill the position permanently. “This is all new to us, we’re trying to do it right,” Vice Chairwoman Tarsha Downing said. ....