The Town of Marlborough Board of Selectmen met in a special executive session on Jan. 27, 2026, to continue discussing revisions to the contract of Town Manager David Porter. The board, led by Chair Susan McFarland, held the session from 4:00 p.m.; it adjourned the executive session at 4:36 p.m. and the special meeting at 4:38 p.m.
Board members Susan McFarland (chair), Louise Concodello, Joseph Asklar, Anthony Bratz and John Rizza attended; David Porter, the town manager, attended as the invited guest. The transcript of the meeting records that the board discussed contract revisions but did not make any motion or take any formal action during the executive session.
Chair Susan McFarland recommended that approval of the revised Town Manager contract be placed on the agenda for the board's regular meeting on Feb. 3, 2026. Separately, members confirmed a goals-and-objectives meeting with Town Manager Porter for Feb. 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.; the meeting will focus on S.M.A.R.T. objectives for 2026.
No statutes, bylaws or other legal authorities were cited in the minutes. The minutes close with "Respectfully Submitted, Susan McFarland, Chair, Marlborough BOS."