Recreation Supervisor Retires
Recreation Supervisor C. Michael Lane recently announced his retirement after 12 years at the post and 35 serving the community.
C. Michael Lane, who has served as Marblehead's Recreation Supervisor for 12 years, plans to retire this spring, according to this story in the Lynn Daily Item.
According to the Item, on Jan. 20, Lane wrote a resignation letter to Recreation and Parks Commission Superintendent Brendan Egan. The letter reportedly informed commission members that he plans to work until Feb. 27 and use 25 earned vacation days until April 2.
“I was taken by surprise by this,” The Item quoted commission member Chip Osborne as saying. “It bothers me that he didn’t call me. There will be no opportunity for a transition and we’ll never see him face to face and ask his thoughts on what we should look for.”
Also quoted in the Item story was commission member Derek Norcross, who reportedly said, “I’m disappointed by the way this was done, a lack of conversation with the people who have worked with him so long, but we don’t need to put his family in jeopardy. Let’s take the high road.”
Commission members are moving forward with a search for Lane's replacement.
Sandy Doliber Campbell
12:38 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012
There may be a very good reason Mike did it his way. Think outside the box folks, and respect him for the long years he has dedicated himself to the good old town. Congratulations, Mike, a job well done! Sit back, put your feet up and enjoy!
Brenda Kelley Kim
12:55 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Mike has done an amazing job at the Rec and Park, he will be missed!
Anne Tassel
6:29 am on Friday, February 10, 2012
Mike's committment to the town and dedication to the many programs he has run over the years will be missed by many! We wish you well in whatever new adventure you embark on!
Bethany Porrazzo
8:52 am on Friday, February 10, 2012
I could not agree with Sandy more! It is very disapointing to see Mike get this kind of negative press when he has served the town and the children of this town with such passion for so long. I worked for Mike for 4 summers as a camp counselor many years ago, and I can assure you all that he was dedicated and cared more about his job and the kids of this town then most people would. He was a great assest to the park and rec program and he will be missed. Mike, we wish you the best of luck, and hope at some point you are recognized and given the proper respect for the amazing work you have done over the years and not by how you gave your notice.