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Planning Board appoints Tanner Jacques to fill vacancy until Town Meeting 2026
Summary
Following the resignation of Dan Saulnier, the Springfield Planning Board unanimously appointed Tanner Jacques to serve as a member until Town Meeting 2026; Gene Hayes expressed interest in an alternate seat but noted possible legal constraints as a current ZBA member.
The Springfield Planning Board unanimously appointed Tanner Jacques to serve as a member until Town Meeting 2026 after the board recorded the resignation of Dan Saulnier.
Chairman Mike Howard moved and Don Hill seconded the appointment; the vote was recorded as approved unanimously in the meeting minutes. Gene Hayes expressed interest in an alternate appointment, but the minutes say legal issues must be researched because Hayes currently serves on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The minutes do not provide further detail about Tanner Jacques's background or the specific legal questions regarding an alternate appointment; the board noted the need to research those legal issues before pursuing an alternate appointment.
The appointment was one of several actions taken during the Nov. 20 meeting. The next regular meeting is Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Springfield Memorial Building.
