Christopher Coleman is the City of Milford’s new City Manager, taking office in two months.
MILFORD — The City of Milford has named Christopher Coleman as its next City Manager, following a nationwide search.
Coleman, who currently serves as Town Administrator in Westwood, Ma., will assume the role on August 4.
“I am deeply honored to have been selected as the next City Manager for Milford, and to follow in the footsteps of such a respected leader and individual as Mark Whitfield,” stated Coleman. “The inclusive and thoughtful selection process—which involved the Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, and surrounding municipal managers—left a strong impression on me.”
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Coleman brings over 30 years of experience in municipal government, having worked in leadership positions across five Massachusetts communities.
His appointment follows the planned departure of current City Manager Mark Whitfield.
“Chris will be a welcomed leader to the City of Milford staff and the community,” Whitfield said. “His deep experience in local government and his strong commitment to community-centered leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow and improve city services.”
Coleman’s career began with a summer internship in Marblehead, Ma.
He later served in various roles including Treasurer/Collector, Assistant Town Administrator, Director of Human Resources, and Assistant Town Manager.
In 2019, he was appointed Town Administrator in Westwood, a town of 16,000 residents and a $116 million municipal budget.
During his tenure in Westwood, Coleman played a key role in multiple initiatives, including the development of a new elementary school, managing the town’s COVID-19 response, and overseeing critical infrastructure projects such as a proposed new fire headquarters.
He also helped secure and manage over $4.9 million in federal ARPA funds for local improvements.
In a statement, Coleman said he was “deeply honored” to be selected as Milford’s next City Manager and praised the city’s inclusive hiring process.
Coleman is a Credentialed City Manager with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and is also affiliated with the Massachusetts Municipal Managers Association and the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
“I am excited to collaborate with Mayor Culotta and the entire City Council in supporting and advancing the City’s goals,” Coleman said. “I look forward to
earning my place on this exceptional team and contributing to the work of passionate professionals who genuinely care about their city, their colleagues, and the positive impact they make every day in our community.”
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
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