Anzivino appointed as Interim Town Manager following Mekarski’s departure

The Purcellville Town Council went into executive session at 1 p.m. on Friday Feb. 10 to discuss a personnel matter. Town Manager David Mekarski will no longer be working for the Town effective April 13. His contract with the Town of Purcellville has been terminated.

John Anzivino will serve as interim town manager, commencing Monday Feb. 13. Anzivino has worked previously with the Town of Purcellville as a consultant and as interim Town Manager.

Mekarski will be on paid administrative leave until April 13. After that he will receive six months of severance pay, which is in line with his contract.

This article has been updated as of Feb. 14.