selectboard

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“I’m extremely disappointed, and I’m concerned about the cuts that will happen because there’s no secret pot of money,” said Andrea Miles, 42, an override supporter and departing member of the town’s elected selectboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Woodstock, Vt.—which has a quaint downtown filled with shops, and counts actress Ana de Armas as a part-time resident—has adapted to the social media-driven influx, said Keri Cole, who serves on the town selectboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

“I don’t think anyone had any idea that he was that successful,” said Steve Diorio, chairperson of the town selectboard who’d occasionally wave at Holt from his car.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

The selectboard on Tuesday approved spending up to $80,000 on the fire alarm system, and to allow Town Manager Peter Elwell to come up with a plan for other work.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2015

Rebecca Ellis served on the selectboard of the next-door town of Waterbury for eight years.

From Economist • Mar. 5, 2015