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After serving more than nine years as City Manager, Tom Barwin will leave his position as top administrator next month.
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Barwin, who has served in the city manager role since 2012, plans to discuss transition planning at a meeting next month.

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Hannah Mauer, Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Alana Kutt and Rachel Carlson took home the state title. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
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