Marcia Griswold, director of Senior and Social Services for the town, has been placed on paid administrative leave as of Friday afternoon, Town Administrator Mark Andrews confirmed.

“It’s a personnel matter and I can’t comment on it further," Andrews said.

Griswold, along with the Council on Aging volunteer Board of Directors, coordinated services and activities for the town's elders.

Susan Green, an administrative assistant in the Town Administrator's office, has been named acting director of the department.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.