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Select Board appoints two residents to planning board
Summary
The Berwick Select Board appointed Megan Burgess and George Clausen to three-year terms on the town planning board after brief interviews. Both candidates said they want to contribute to community growth and planning.
The Berwick Select Board on May 11 appointed two residents to fill planning-board vacancies.
Megan Burgess introduced herself at the podium, said she moved to Berwick about two years ago, lives on Bridge Street, and wants to help the town remain family friendly as it grows. After a motion and second, the board voted to appoint her to a three‑year term.
George Clausen described living in Berwick for several years, his family’s local ties and his interest in contributing to the community; the board similarly voted to appoint him to a three‑year term.
Why it matters: Planning-board members review land-use proposals and advise the town on growth and development matters. The appointments return the board toward full membership and signal the town’s ongoing focus on managed growth.
What’s next: Both new members were welcomed by the board; they will be sworn in and begin attending planning-board meetings. Staff said meeting schedules and materials will be provided to both appointees.
Representative quotes: “We just like to see the town continue to grow in a positive way and be safe for families,” Megan Burgess said. George Clausen said he wants “to be involved in the community” and viewed the appointment as a way to contribute.
The board closed the item after approving the appointments.
