Residents push for transparent committee appointments after contested interviews
Public commenters and Select Board members urged the board to pause unilateral nominations and clarify appointment rules after reports that an applicant felt pressured during an interview about religious views. The board agreed to consult Town Counsel and pause new appointments while it revises the process.
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Tina Bergos, a member of the Needham Human Rights Committee, urged the Select Board to pause recent committee appointments and overhaul the nomination process, saying the town should consult committee chairs and practicing volunteers before finalizing picks. "This new nomination process is not well considered," Bergos said, adding that one candidate reported an interview that veered into personal questions about religion and ended abruptly.
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