Ethan Mascoop Resigns

According to Framingham Town Manager Robert Halpin, Health Department Director Ethan Mascoop is no longer employed with the town. His last day was Friday.

"He resigned for personal reasons," said Halpin.

Until Mascoop can be replaced, Halpin said they are going to bring on the former department director, Bob Cooper, as a part-time consultant.

"We're going to make provisions for an interim person to come in during the week. ... We're hoping Bob Cooper can come back beginning next week," he said.

Halpin added that there was a stipulation that if the town ever needed Cooper, he could be brought on as a consultant.

Recruiting for a full-time replacement should begin this week, he added. "Bob will play an important roll in that process."

In the meantime, Board of Health Director Michael Hugo and Assistant Town Manager Jennifer Thompson will be available for immediate needs that arise.

Mascoop started with the town in 2008.