Two key positions in Wareham town government were announced to be filled at a Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting of the Select Board. 

Lisa Johnson has been appointed as Town Clerk, and Calib LaRue has been assigned the position of Emergency Management Director. 

Johnson has been serving as the Interim Town Clerk since Feb. 2024, following the retirement of former Town Clerk Debra Gremo. The town posted a call for applicants for the permanent Town Clerk position and narrowed down the applicants to the top three, said Town Administrator Derek Sullivan. The top three included Johnson, and Sullivan appointed her to the position. 

Johnson has done a “tremendous job,” said Town Administrator Derek Sullivan. “She stepped in during the presidential primary, a really tough time to just step into it, and I think she’s done a fabulous job. I’ve received compliments on how she’s handled the office. 

LaRue serves with the Wareham Police Department and as president of the Wareham Police Association. Sullivan said LaRue has a “strong background in coordinating with intermunicipal agencies,” and has been leading active shooter training throughout the community. 

“I’m really happy that he put himself forward for that,” Sullivan said. “As it’s been hurricane preparedness month, I think it’s very appropriate to have an Emergency Management Director assigned.”