May 9, 2008

Markle to lose town manager

Markle Town Manager Darcy Long will soon be moving to Wisconsin.

Long has accepted a position with the Town of Amery in Wisconsin as a City Administrator. Amery is the largest community in Polk County, with its downtown area on an isthmus between the Apple River and Pike, North Twin and South Twin Lakes.

Bear Trap and Wapogassett Lakes are nearby.

Long’s final official day with the Town of Markle will be Sunday, June 15, although it is expected that his last day of work will be Friday, June 13, 2008.

Originally from Michigan. Long joined the Town of Markle on Aug. 15, 2005, and leaves with just under three years of service to the community under his belt.

“This is certainly a loss for the town,” lamented Council President Tamra Boucher, “but we are happy for Darcy and his family. This is a move to a bigger town, and a bigger office, so it’s a good opportunity for him.”

As yet, the Markle Town Council has not had an opportunity to discuss options for finding a replacement. It is anticipated that further information will be available at the time of the town’s monthly council meeting, scheduled for May 21, 2008.

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