On Sept. 15, Superintendent Chris Higgins confirmed Boothbay Harbor Sewer District was searching for his replacement. A LinkedIn message alert popped up around 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning reading “the district is seeking qualified candidates for superintendent.”

When the Boothbay Register asked about the post, Higgins said: “Yes, it’s true. I posted it.”

On Sept. 19, the three-person district trustee board will begin the process of selecting a consultant to help search for a new superintendent.

Higgins reported he doesn’t have any future plans. “This will probably be a six-month process. I’m hoping they can find someone because finding employees is difficult. We’ve been short-handed since January,” he said.

Trustees meet in the district office at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.