HADLEY — Nathaniel Malloy of South Deerfield will begin his responsibilities as Hadley’s next town administrator on May 11.
The Select Board on April 15 formalized the hiring of Malloy, the assistant director of planning and economic development in Amherst, by approving a three-year contract that calls for a $135,000 annual salary, stipulating a 7% increase on July 1, 2027 and again on July 1, 2028.
The contract runs through June 30, 2029, with a possibility for an extension.
Malloy, who was a finalist for the position last year, returned in late March for a second interview. A week later, he was named to the position in a unanimous vote.
“I’m really grateful for the opportunity to work with Hadley and the Select Board and the community,” Malloy said.
A western Massachusetts native, Malloy has worked for Amherst since 2008, having economic development responsibilities added in recent months.
Malloy takes the role from Police Chief Michael Mason, who has been serving in an interim capacity since September 2024 following the retirement of Town Administrator Carolyn Brennan.
The 15-page contract has other provisions, including 25 days of vacation and a town cellphone.
As part of an overhaul of Town Hall operations, the Select Board recently named Jennifer Sanders James as the assistant town administrator, adding human resources work to her procurement officer and licensing coordinator responsibilities.
