Select Board names new members to Community Planning & Development Commission after debate over experience and conflicts

Jun 24, 2026

After discussion about attendance, professional experience and potential conflicts, the Select Board moved Thomas Armstrong to a full CPDC seat (5-0), approved Robert McSheffrey as full member (3-2), and named Jerry Benanati as an associate member (5-0). Heather Kush was also appointed full member (5-0).

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The Select Board on June 23 voted through a slate of volunteer appointments to the Community Planning & Development Commission (CPDC) after a lengthy discussion about qualifications, attendance and conflicts of interest.

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