WATERVILLE, Maine — Nick Cloutier has signed his contract to become the city manager in Waterville.

At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Cloutier expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return to his hometown and serve the community.

Cloutier, 41, now serves as Scarborough’s town assessor and director of special projects. He is scheduled to begin his new role at Waterville City Hall on Jan. 5.

A 2002 graduate of Waterville Senior High School, Cloutier went on to earn a degree in psychology from Middlebury College in Vermont.

Cornell Knight has been the acting city manager in Waterville since May, following Bryan Kaenrath’s departure to become the city administrator in Lewiston.

Knight, who attended Tuesday’s council meeting, has held several interim roles in municipalities acro

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