Weare has hired a new town admimistrator, Naomi Bolton, who officially took the post Aug. 7.

Bolton has worked for the town since 1995 in various posts. She has been the land-use coordinator since 2001. She is cross-trained and certified by the state of New Hampshire to do motor vehicle registrations. She has been the secretary in the Highway Department. And she is the finance administrator’s backup.

“I’ve actually worked in every department,” said Bolton. “I’ve been here for the last seven or eight town administrators. I’m very active in the community. I was ready to take the next step. I was ready to lead the ship instead of working on it.”

Bolton’s annual salary as town administrator is $60,000, $12,000 less than what Fred Mullen, the previous town adminstrator earned.

Currently, Bolton does not hold a degree in public administrator, however, she does plan to further her education, as she was given an annual $6,000 educational allowance.

“I plan on taking some classes, but balancing the classes, night meetings and family, it’s going to take some time,” said Bolton.

She has, however, done many hours of study through Local Government Center.

Selectmen Chairman Tom Clow said the town received approximately 60 applications for the town administrator position. After a lengthy process of weeding out resumes and interviewing candidates, the selectmen felt Bolton was the best person for the job.

“More than anything, we’re looking for a level of stability we feel Naomi can give us. She’s extremely dedicated to the town,” said Clow. “Naomi is a good match for the town, and we’re looking forward to many years of stability in that position.”

Bolton has lived in Weare for 25 years and resides with her husband, Bill; and has two sons, Jason and Jeremy.