Government

‘Deeply Disappointed’: CPA Hired as Town Comptroller Backs Out Before Job Starts [UPDATE]

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Update 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16

Though they had an accepted offer letter and agreement in place, town officials said Wednesday afternoon that the CPA hired to work as the new comptroller for New Canaan backed out of the job. Just one day after announcing that they had hired the Norwalk resident, First Selectman Rob Mallozzi said that on Wednesday afternoon the town heard from the woman that her current company counter-offered and she accepted. “I am deeply disappointed that the new addition to our finance staff received a counter offer but I understand the realities of the workplace and we will endeavor to put this behind us and to do our best to find an equally qualified candidate for the position of comptroller,” he said. ***

Original Article: ‘Huge Nod To Good Finance’: New Canaan Hires Experienced CPA As Town Comptroller

Town officials announced Tuesday that they’ve hired a CPA and longtime audit manager as comptroller for the town, a move that New Canaan’s highest elected official said will bolster internal financial controls.

Government

‘A Huge Loss’: New Canaan Budget Director Takes Finance Director Job in Darien

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New Canaan’s well-liked and highly capable budget director is leaving the town government here to take a job in neighboring Darien, officials say. Jennifer Charneski, budget director here for five years, will take over as director of finance for Darien early next month. Her departure marks “a huge loss for the town,” said Human Resources Director Cheryl Pickering-Jones. “She was definitely a tremendous asset,” Pickering-Jones told NewCanaanite.com after notifying town employees of the move via email. “She had a great relationship with the boards, the staff, the managers, and she worked very well with others.

Around Town

Did You Hear … ?

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It’s Spirit Week at New Canaan High School, and Tuesday was “Costume Day.” The photos above were snapped at ABC House of New Canaan Tuesday morning (thanks, John). ABC House is set to hold its 42 annual fundraiser at the Country Club of New Canaan. The gala will include a live auction and raffle, and will be attended by ABC scholars, their families and host families. Here’s more information on the event and how to get tickets. ***

Boston, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Tulsa, Detroit … New Canaan.