Exeter Township has a new, but familiar, man at its helm.
At a meeting Monday night, the township supervisors accepted the resignation of township manager Bill Heim and ratified hiring Larry Piersol to replace him. Piersol was previously the township’s executive director for public works and served as interim township manager before Heim was hired in 2024.
Heim is leaving his post after serving in it for nearly two years.
Supervisor John Piho made clear that, while Heim was officially resigning, his departure is actually a retirement.
“He’s going to go off into the sunset, so to speak,” he said.
Heim did not attend the meeting and could no immediately be reached for comment.
Heim was hired as manager in August 2024, leaving his position as Reading’s managing director. He previous served as police chief in Reading.
Township Solicitor Chad Schnee said Heim’s presence in Exeter will be missed.
“It’s been a pleasure working with Mr. Heim while he’s been here with the township,” he said. “The township certainly has been left better off due to his stability and leadership.”
Supervisor Chairman George Bell likewise praised Heim’s leadership.
“Bill did lend a stable hand to the township,” he said. “His experience was very valuable.”
Details of Piersol’s contract were not immediately made public.
Bell said that Piersol’s experience working for the township will serve him well in his new role.
“Larry, its also a pleasure to work with you,” he said. “The township would not be the same without you.”