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Selectboard appoints Francis 'Buddy' Dougherty to Fire Ward, names Michele Decoteau NH Municipal Committee delegate

Town of Brookline Selectboard · July 6, 2026
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Summary

The board appointed Francis "Buddy" Dougherty to the vacant Fire Ward seat and selected Town Planner Michele Decoteau as Brookline's delegate to the NH Municipal Legislative Committee; both votes were unanimous (5-0).

The Selectboard moved and unanimously approved the appointment of Francis "Buddy" Dougherty to the vacant Fire Ward seat. The motion was made by Ed Perry and carried by a 5-0 vote. The board also selected Michele Decoteau as Brookline's delegate to the New Hampshire Municipal Legislative Committee after a brief discussion about topics expected at the committee (Right to Know, potential cannabis dispensaries, local control, transparency).

Minutes show the selections were uncontested and passed unanimously; no additional responsibilities, stipend, or term details were recorded in the meeting minutes for either appointment.