Woodbridge Appoints Scott Roberts as New Town Administrator

The Town of Woodbridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Roberts as its new Town Administrator. Mr. Roberts brings over twenty years of municipal leadership and public administration experience to this role, as well as a deep commitment to community service and good governance.

Mr. Roberts most recently served as the Assistant Town Manager of South Windsor, Connecticut, where he oversaw half of the Municipal Departments and was a major player in the Town’s budget process, especially for the IT and Capital Projects budgets. Mr. Roberts also served as the Chief Information Officer for the Town of South Windsor since 2005 and was promoted to Assistant Town Manager in 2017. He served as Emergency Management Manager for the Town of South Windsor, as well as built a new state-of-the-art Emergency Management Center. He assisted with economic development for the Town of South Windsor by serving as the liaison to the Economic Development Commission.

As Administrative Officer, Mr. Roberts will assist the Board of Selectmen with supervision of departments and work with the Finance Director and First Selectman to prepare a budget. Other duties include human resources, risk management, major purchasing projects, IT, grants administration, and economic development. He will implement all policies and procedures developed by the Board of Selectmen.

Mr. Roberts holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of New Haven with a concentration in city management. and a Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Civil Engineering from the University of Maine. In addition, he has a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from the University of New Haven and a GIS Certification. He also has all the certifications from FEMA for Emergency Management.

Mr. Roberts said: “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve the Town of Woodbridge as the Administrative Officer,” said Scott Roberts. “From my first conversations with the Board of Selectmen, it was clear that Woodbridge is a community that values collaboration, thoughtful leadership, and exceptional public service. I am excited to work alongside the Board of Selectmen, our department heads, town staff, and the many dedicated members of our boards and commissions to build on the Town’s strong foundation. Together, I look forward to listening, fostering innovation, and delivering responsive, transparent government that continues to meet the needs of Woodbridge’s residents today and into the future.”

The contract was voted on during the July 8, 2026, Board of Selectmen meeting. The Town of Woodbridge conducted a national search for an Administrative Officer using Randi Frank Consulting, an executive search firm.

First Selectman Mica Cardozo commented, “We are pleased to welcome Scott Roberts to the Town of Woodbridge. Scott’s extensive experience in municipal government, combined with his collaborative leadership style and commitment to public service, makes him an outstanding addition to our team.

We are confident his expertise will strengthen our operations and help us continue delivering the high level of service our residents expect. I look forward to working alongside Scott as we continue building on Woodbridge’s strong foundation and planning for the future.”