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The first selectman (or selectwoman) is the head of the board of selectmen in some New England towns. Historically, the first selectman was the one who received the largest number of votes during municipal elections or at a town meeting. More recently most towns have chosen to elect the first selectman in a separate election, much like a mayor.
Town Hall, former High School and former Mather Junior High School, dedicated October 28, 1984. The government and politics of Darien, Connecticut take place in a historically overwhelmingly Republican, upper-middle class coastal town with a Triple-A bond rating, and a tax base made up of wealthy homes, country clubs (some of the largest taxpayers), and some office buildings.
Jim Marpe is an American businessman and politician, who served two terms as First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut from 2013 to 2021. [1] [2] A Republican, Marpe previously served on the Westport Public Schools Board of Education, included as acting chairman, and as an executive at Accenture.
The 169 towns of Connecticut are the principal units of local government in the state and have full municipal powers including: Corporate powers; Eminent domain; Ability to levy taxes; Public services (low cost housing, waste disposal, fire, police, ambulance, street lighting) Public works (highways, sewers, cemeteries, parking lots, etc.)
Oct. 30—WATERFORD — Republican First Selectman Robert Brule, Democratic Selectman Greg Attanasio and Republican Richard Muckle are running unopposed for four-year terms on the Board of Selectmen.
WORCESTER - Former Sutton contractor Sean J. Brennan, wanted in Worcester for skipping charges of theft, is still on the run from authorities eight months later. “It’s ridiculous,” said ...
Woodbridge is governed by a 6-member Board of Selectmen. [11] Woodbridge's current First Selectman is Mica Cardozo, whose term expires in December 2025. [11] This is Cardozo's first term as First Selectman. [12] Cardozo served two terms as Deputy Selectman to former First Selectwoman Beth Heller and was appointed as Ordinance Chairman. [13]
The extended terms passed, but increasing the authority of the selectman and Board of Finance to approve purchases up to $100,000 did not. The threshold remains at $10,000.