SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) Commission has selected Michael R. Hale to replace retiring General Manager Thomas R. Josie. Mr. Josie has served as SELCO’s General Manager since 1986 and announced his retirement in December 2010.

The search for a new chief executive generated interest from a wide array of highly qualified individuals. The SELCO Commission and the Search Committee were fortunate to find a strong leader in Mr. Hale. Mr. Hale, currently the Assistant Town Manager in Shrewsbury, brings impressive management and leadership skills to the table. Mr. Hale holds an MBA Magna Cum Laude from Boston University, and is a graduate of the Senior Executive Leadership Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Mr. Hale has worked for the Town of Shrewsbury for more than 20 years. His financial, personnel, collective bargaining, and strategic planning experience, along with his deep understanding of the organization, will help guide SELCO in the coming years and will support the organization’s mission to provide excellent service at a fair price to Shrewsbury customers. The date Mr. Hale will officially assume the position of SELCO General Manager has yet to be determined.

SELCO is a community owned and operated utility offering Shrewsbury residents and businesses high-quality electric and cable services at competitive prices. SELCO provides Electric, Cable, Telephone, and Internet services to residential and commercial customers within the Town of Shrewsbury.