Tim Ryan, tryan@shawanoleader.com
The Shawano Park and Recreation Commission is sifting through 25 applications for the post of director in hopes of having that job filled by March 7 when Judy Judd leaves.
Judd announced last month she will be retiring after 31 years on the job.
City Administrator Brian Knapp said the applicants would be reviewed and narrowed down to a handful of finalists over the next week or so.
There are 26 parks in the city overseen by the Park and Rec Department, which is also responsible for Woodlawn Cemetery and the Rec Center.
Meanwhile, the Police and Fire Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to discuss filling the chief of police position being vacated by Ed Whealon on April 4.
Whealon has been with the Shawano Police Department for more than 34 years — out of a 37-year career in law enforcement.
Judd and Whealon are part of a group of city employees who have spent all or most of their careers in Shawano, along with former Public Works director Rick Stautz, who retired in April.
It will be up to the Park and Recreation and the Police and Fire commissions to interview candidates and hire for the positions. Salaries and benefits will be set by the Common Council.