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Brookfield selectmen elect Ed Gauthier chair, name Rich vice chair and planning rep
Summary
At the first post‑town meeting session the board reorganized: Ed Gauthier was elected chairman, Rich was appointed vice chair, and Rich also was named the board’s representative to the planning board. Committee assignment preferences were discussed.
Brookfield Town selectmen reorganized leadership and made committee assignments at the board's first meeting after town meeting.
Selectmen voted to appoint Ed Gauthier as chairman and Rich as vice chair. The board then moved to name Rich as the selectmen’s representative to the planning board; that appointment was approved by voice vote. The reorganization followed a motion and second and passed without recorded dissent.
Board members discussed committee coverage and indicated preferences for assignments: members were asked to consider representation on the Heritage Commission and the Conservation Commission. Austin was suggested for the Conservation and Heritage commissions due to evening meeting schedules. Members noted meeting schedules for commission meetings and the need to ensure voting representation where required.
Votes at a glance: Ed Gauthier elected chairman; Rich elected vice chair; Rich designated as selectmen’s rep to the planning board.
