The New Boston City Council has named a lone finalist in their search for City Administrator. Wayne Dial was the pick of three candidates that were called in for final interviews conducted by the council. The city will now negotiate a contract with Mr. Dial before officially hiring him for the position. The vote by the council to hire Mr. Dial was unanimous.

Two citizens addressed the council in open forum. Tommy Crawford of Merrill Street told the council that a tree on city property recently fe...