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Mayor Penelope D. Townsend resigns; commissioners and residents praise her service
Summary
Mayor Penelope D. Townsend submitted a resignation effective May 19, 2026; commissioners and residents thanked her for years of service and leadership, and the meeting closed with remarks and recognition.
Mayor Penelope D. Townsend's letter of resignation, effective midnight May 19, 2026, was read into the public record at the May 20 meeting. Commissioners and several residents took time to thank Townsend for years of service, noting steady leadership and careful attention to town process.
Town Manager and colleagues praised the mayor's attention to detail and calm leadership during contentious matters; residents thanked her for restoring civility and for shepherding the town through complex planning and permitting debates. The commission presented a small token of appreciation and the meeting adjourned.
Ending: The mayor's resignation takes effect; the commission will follow standard procedures for succession and committee assignments at an upcoming meeting.
