Ridgway town councilors are negotiating a contract with Preston Neill, who may be hired as the next town manager.

Neill was one of four finalists who visited Ridgway last week, met community members and interviewed for the job. He was the chosen finalist to be offered the job, according to Mark Garcia, a consultant hired to conduct the search for candidates and help with the hiring process. As of press time Wednesday, the town council was scheduled to discuss the proposal submitte...