Brenner to retire.

NORTHBORO - Barry Brenner has announced he will retire as town administrator.

His retirement date will be effective this fall and Brenner anticipates his last working day will be in July.

Brenner, who has served almost 35 years in municipal management, including 11 as town administrator in Northboro, notified the Board of Selectmen on April 14 of his intent to retire.

He expressed his appreciation to the many Boards of Selectmen, town department heads and employees, as well as various boards, committees and commissions he has had the opportunity to work with over the years in Northboro.

Prior to serving in Northboro, Brenner was city manager of Lebanon, N.H., town manager of Salem, N.H., assistant city manager of Concord, N.H.; and assistant to the town manager of Windsor, Conn. Brenner holds a master of public administration degree from Northeastern University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut.

Brenner is a credentialed city manager by the International City Management Association. He served as chairman of the Conference Planning Committee of the International City Management Association last year.