Selectboard appoints new Ashby town administrator
The Ashby Selectboard is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary E. (Calandrella) Daughraty as the new town administrator, effective Feb. 20. Daughraty brings over 18 years of experience in municipal government administration, human resources, and project management to the town.
“We are delighted to welcome Mary as the new Town Administrator,” said Selectboard Chair Dave Nadeau. “She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in municipal management and human resources, andwebelieve she will be a great asset to our town.”
Daughraty began her career in 2006 as a project coordinator for Chelmsford, where she worked on the town-wide sewer project. In 2012 she became assistant to the town administrator of Ashburnham, where she oversaw various town departments as well as grants, contracts and budgets. After a decade in Ashburnham, she became human resources coordinator and executive assistant to the town manager of Winchendon in 2012. Her experience there honed her skills in managing personnel matters, labor relations, and workplace policy development.
A native of Tyngsboro and mother of four daughters, Daughraty served on the Tyngsboro Historical Board and has lived in Ashby since 2008.
“I am honored and excited to serve as the Town Administrator for Ashby,” Daughraty said. “I look forward to working with the Selectboard, the staff, and the community to achieve the goals and vision of the town.”
The Selectboard voted unanimously at its Jan. 31 meeting to appoint Daughraty as the Town Administrator after a thorough and competitive search process. The Board expressed its confidence in her qualifications, skills, and leadership abilities.