Board Appoints Ben Ford and Clay Reed to Select Board; Decision Draws Strong Public Response

Sep 15, 2026

After interviews and an executive session to discuss appointments and Elm Street contract issues, the Select Board appointed Ben Ford and Clay Reed to fill vacancies. Several residents criticized the choice and urged the board to explain why other candidates with prior votes or local service were not chosen.

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The board interviewed multiple applicants for open select board seats. Applicants who spoke included Ben Ford, Byron Kelly, Nicholas Seldon (Nico), Mary Beth Falco and others. After entering executive session to consider appointments and to discuss contract strategy for an Elm Street pipe project, the board announced appointments of Ben Ford and Clay Reed to the select board.

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