After traveling out of the country for a
month, Windham Town Manager Tony Plante returned to Maine in time to be recognized
as the Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year by Maine Town, City and Country
Management Association last Thursday at a special dinner in Newry. Many of the
town officials were in attendance at the event. Including, Phyllis Moss, the
assistant town manager, who filled in for Plante while he was on vacation with
his family.
“Tony does amazing work not only for the
town, but for the greater Portland and lakes region communities. He is
passionate about public service and it’s inspiring,” she said, she told the
audience on Thursday night. “He goes from early morning to late at night. It’s
amazing,” she added.
Monday afternoon, town employees
surprised Plante with a reception celebrating his award. He was humbled and
grateful for the recognition.
“It’s an unexpected honor and something
I hope to live up to,” Plante said. The award has a history behind it, as it is
named for a city manager from the early 1970s. “He was the consummate
professional and dedicated to the community,” Plante said. He hopes he can live
up to that standard.
“Being a town manager is not an easy
job, and if anyone switched jobs with him they would find that out in a
hurry. A manager needs to be on top of everything, 24/7. You need
to be dedicated, and Tony is,” said town clerk Linda Morrell.
“He’s a very easy boss to work for. He
gives us a lot of autonomy. He’s very analytical, thoughtful and well spoken,”
said Police Chief Kevin Schofield. “He promotes a family atmosphere with in all
the departments and employees.
“For those who put in the nomination
packet, I really do appreciate that, and I appreciate all you do every day. I
am overwhelmed,” Plante told the employees on Monday. “It’s an unexpected honor
and something I hope to live up to. A manager is only as good as the people he
has around him.”
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