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East Providence Has New City Manager

Selected candidate Peter Graczykowski has accepted a contract to become East Providence's next city manager.

, selected candidate for East Providence city manager, has accepted a contract with the city, Mayor Bruce Rogers said in a voicemail early Wednesday afternoon.

Rogers said an "agreement will be going to [Graczykowski] today" in the way of a contract. 

Rogers also said that Graczykowski will be providing his two-week notice to his current employer, the town of Vernon, CT, where he currently serves as human resources director and town administrator.

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The after holding an executive session after its of another finalist for the position. The council offered Graczykowski a contract the next day. Both sides have been in negotiations regarding salary and benefits until this morning.

Vernon, CT, Mayor Jason McCoy said recently he would give Graczykowksi his blessing. He called it a "good opportunity.''

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