selectman
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As selectman, he threatens to co-opt it using eminent domain.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2025
He was being challenged by Republican Jayme Stevenson, an abortion rights supporter who served more than a decade as Darien’s first selectman.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
But first, he must stave off a challenge from Liz Caruso, the first selectman of the tiny town of Caratunk, in the June 14 primary.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 11, 2022
“It was really amazing to see how many people came out,” Eric Wellman, the town’s first selectman, said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
“Then watch your words. May I remind you I am a selectman in this town? I am no traitor!”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
Two months before the vote, Danville’s town attorney, Matt Serge, had advised O’Neil and the other selectmen that the vote likely wouldn’t stand.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
“There are other mayors and selectmen that would give their left arm to have Amazon in their town,” Mayor Donald Trinks said in a recent interview.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2021
In the Vermont towns of Wilmington and Dover, selectmen mandated mask-wearing in public places — which Dover Police Chief Randy Johnson said wouldn’t have happened if not for the twins’ deaths.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2020
Nearly all of the state’s 221 towns are holding local elections Tuesday with voters going to the polls to choose selectmen, school board members and other officers.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 9, 2020
“The most wonderful thing, Kitl Dr. Bulkeley has recommended to the selectmen that you help me with the school this summer.”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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