Board and commission appointments
Summary
The council filled seats on eight town boards, mostly unanimously — but the mayor's Mountain Preserve Trust picks split the council 5-2 after late interest from a former emeritus member surfaced. Twelve candidates interviewed for a limited number of spots.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Volunteers gain seats shaping public safety, hillsides, planning, arts, and the mountain preserve; residents get continuity in town advisory work.
Joan Levinson, the emeritus trust member seeking reappointment, was not selected despite support letters from former Mayor Winkler and Fred Pakis.
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