The South Kingstown Town Council has been working with a consulting firm, The Mercer Group, Inc. the last few months to conduct an executive search for South Kingstown's next Town Manager, as the Town's current Town Manager Stephen A. Alfred announced his upcoming retirement after over forty years of dedicated service to the Town.

On Monday December 18th, 2017, the Town Council is scheduled to vote on the appointment of the Town of South Kingstown’s next Town Manager. The meeting will be held at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Town Hall, at 180 High Street, Wakefield, Rhode Island.