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Commission grapples with whether key town boards should be elected or appointed
Summary
Commissioners debated whether bodies such as the board of finance and ZBA should be elected or appointed, with members urging focused discussions, outreach to affected groups and clarity on how split votes would be reported to the town council.
A recurring theme at the Feb. 24 Charter Revision Commission meeting was whether key municipal bodies — including the board of finance and the zoning board of appeals — should be elected or appointed.
Commissioner Todd and others said the topic recurs in public conversation and needs a focused, evidence‑based discussion. Todd asked for a deliberative plan ‘‘to get from…
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