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Plymouth Select Board appoints two full planning-board members and outlines election-driven transition
Summary
The Select Board appointed Molly McCann and Neil Maciver as full members of the Planning Board, reappointed Susan (Sue) Wood, and reviewed attorney guidance for staggering future elected planning-board terms under state law.
The Plymouth Select Board on March 24 appointed two current alternates — Molly McCann and Neil Maciver — to full seats on the town Planning Board and reappointed Susan Wood to a new three-year term, actions the board said will help the town transition the Planning Board from appointed to elected membership.
Town manager Scott Wheaton told the board he had sought legal guidance on how to stagger Planning Board terms as members shift from appointed to elected status. The memo from Town Attorney Warren, read at the meeting, recommended appointing interim members for one-year terms and then filling staggered terms at the 2026 election so the board can move to a 2-2-2 election cycle for continuity.
Board members said the appointments will preserve continuity on…
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