Residents press Select Board for transparency after firefighting-inspection call

Jun 6, 2025

Public commenters pressed the Stamford Select Board over a call to the fire marshal that a select board member made; the board member said he identified himself but did not call on behalf of the board. Commenters urged public disclosure of executive‑session outcomes and clearer procedures.

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During public comment, residents and board members debated whether a select board member should have contacted the fire marshal and whether that member had represented the board. Doug Wright responded that he had given his name and address during the call but "did not say I was calling on behalf of the select board."

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