Assistant Town Manager John Mangiaratti Says Goodbye

WESTFORD, MA - Westford's Assistant Town Manager John Mangiaratti said goodbye to the town after 11 years of service and gave his thanks to Town Manager Jodi Ross and the Board of Selectmen.

Mangiaratti accepted the position of deputy town manager for the Town of Andover Monday night, the Westford Cat reported.

Mangiaratti was first hired as a geographic information system technician in 2005 and was promoted to assistant town manager in 2010, Wicked Local reported.

A job posting for Mangiaratti's former position is now available on the town website.

“I am honored to have been able to serve as Assistant Town Manager for the town of Westford for nearly six years. I am very thankful to Town Manager Jodi Ross and the Board of Selectmen for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this organization as a part of many important projects and initiatives," Mangiaratti said in the statement, the Westford Cat reported.

Jodi has been a great influence on my career and I am grateful for her mentorship and support. I have enjoyed working closely with our excellent department heads, dedicated employees, and tireless volunteers. I am excited about my new position in Andover and I am also looking forward to contributing to this community in new ways as a resident," he said.