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GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Franklin County’s YMCA has named an interim CEO to replace the retiring Grady Vigneau.
Stacie Baumann will fill the role of CEO starting in July while the search begins for a permanent replacement.
Baumann has been with the YMCA since 2004, and most recently has served as Membership Director, working closely with Vigneau to boost membership during the pandemic.
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