Town Manager Tim Pellerin has announced his resignation, effective May 29. In a letter he read to the Town Council Tuesday night, Pellerin gave no reason for his decision but said “after careful thought...I submit my formal resignation.” In a phone call the next day, Pellerin suggested change is healthy and it was time. "After four-and-a-half years here, I feel it’s time to move on," Pellerin told the South Berwick Reporter, noting he has long believed that people become stagnant after too long in the same position. “New people bring new ideas,” he said. In the phone conversation, Pellerin indicated he will be moving to another job, but said he has not made a final decision about which of several offers for career advancement he will take. “I can’t say anything more for at least two weeks,” he said. Reading from his letter, which he said was heartfelt, Pellerin told the Town Council, "It has been a true honor to serve the South Berwick community and to work in partnership with the council." He then praised Town Hall staff for their work in the community. "Thank you for your leadership, commitment and unwavering dedication and excellence. Your efforts are the foundation job of the town’s success and it's been an honor to lead such a professional and capable team," he said. "Your professionalism, resilience and dedication enabled the town to function from day to day, often under challenging circumstances," he added. "Together we have made meaningful progress and advanced many …