Groton City clerk resigns to pursue another opportunity
Groton — City of Groton Clerk Megan Peters resigned from her position to take a new job, and her last day in her current role was April 18.
“Over the past year, I have learned so much about the City of Groton and its daily operations,” Peters said. “I’ve met the greatest people, both staff and residents, who I hope to see through continued involvement in the community. I would like to thank the Mayor for being a great leader and resource throughout this year.”
Peters said she resigned to pursue another opportunity.
“An opportunity came up from my pre-pandemic career in events and marketing with a great company that I did not want to pass up,” she said.
Peters said a new city clerk is being interviewed and should start in May.
Peters, a Democrat, ran unopposed and was elected to her first, four-year term as city clerk in May of 2021, when longtime City Clerk Debra Patrick retired.
According to the city charter, if there is a vacancy for city clerk, "an elector of the City shall be chosen by a majority vote of the Council to serve in such office until the next regular election."
Mayor Keith Hedrick said he reached out to the Groton City Democratic Committee, which searched for candidates for the clerk position. Hedrick said he interviewed three candidates and will bring a name forward to the April 25 Committee of the Whole meeting and then will ask the City Council to pass a resolution on May 2 to appoint the person for the remainder of Peters' term, which ends in May 2025.
The individual then would be sworn in on May 16, Hedrick said.
Hedrick said Peters is leaving in good standing and on her own accord, and it was a personal decision she made.
Hedrick highlighted the work Peters did over her year with the city in customer service and streamlining city processes.
Hedrick said Peters is extremely organized and has worked with all of the city department heads to help them with their meetings, minutes and agendas, and has helped streamline meetings. She's also helped the city evaluate, streamline and organize some of its administrative processes.
"She has a great sense of humor," Hedrick added. "She gets along well with the residents and she seeks to understand what the residents are truly looking for when they come to the counter or when they approach her on the phone. She is extremely customer-service focused."
"She will be missed, and I wish her good luck in her future endeavors," he said.
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