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Council delays board reappointments until May 11 to allow advertising and new applicants
Summary
After interviews for several planning and housing authority seats, the council agreed to follow its policy to advertise vacancies through May 1 and take up reappointments and appointments at the May 11 meeting to ensure consistent consideration of all applicants.
The council conducted interviews with applicants for the Housing Authority and Planning Board, including Jennifer Kruger, Susan Axelrod, Maria Mack and Armin Manako. After the interviews, the council discussed whether to act on reappointments immediately or wait until the advertised deadline.
Council leadership said the town will adhere to internal policy by advertising vacancies through May 1 and then make appointments at the May 11 meeting. "Let's wait till we've gotten through the advertising deadline, receive all applications for open seats on boards, and then make all appointments," the council president said. Other members agreed, noting consistency with previous meetings and the arrival of new applicants.
The council noted that existing members continue to serve until reappointed or replaced, so delaying action will not create immediate vacancies. Council members and applicants were thanked for their time; the council said it expects to take up a large slate of appointments at the first May meeting.
