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Public asks about assessor appointment; library and DPW thanked
Summary
During public comment residents thanked the board for library support and DPW brush clearing; a resident asked whether the public could apply for the Town Assessor position and the town attorney confirmed the process and that the application deadline (Aug. 12, 2025) passed with no public applicants.
Public comment included a thank-you from Jamie Montonero of the East Hounsfield Library and gratitude from Meghan Chartrand for DPW brush cutting on County Route 75. A resident, Jake LaDeux, asked about the appointment process for the Town Assessor and whether the public could apply. Attorney Burrows outlined the legal procedure, said the town posted notice on the website, bulletin board and in the Watertown Daily Times, and confirmed "The deadline for submitting resumes was August 12, 2025. No members of the public expressed interest or submitted applications for the position." The board had earlier tabled appointing a Town Assessor until the September meeting.
Why it matters: the assessor appointment is a public personnel action; the board confirmed notification steps and that no public applications were received by the posted deadline. The Planning Board vacancy and an interested resident, AJ LaFrance, were noted; Mr. LaFrance will attend the September Planning Board meeting to express interest.
