Council declines interim appointment; invites former council member Susan Pritchett to observe
Mayor Walker said the charter prevents mayoral appointment to fill the vacant seat. After discussion the council declined to appoint an interim member and invited former council member Susan Pritchett to attend meetings and offer insight; it was noted she is expected to run when the seat is advertised.
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Mayor Christopher J. Walker told the council on July 13, 2026, that the town attorney advised the mayor lacks authority under the charter to appoint someone to fill the vacated council seat. He asked whether the council wanted to vote among themselves to appoint a temporary member; council members declined to do so.
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