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ELECTED TOWN POSITIONS
Select Board
The Select Board, consisting of five members, is the legislative and policy-making body of our Municipal Government. Selectmen are elected at large on a non-partisan basis for overlapping three-year terms of office. The Chairman of the Board is elected from among the Board membership on an annual basis. The Select Board also serves as the Overseers of the Poor.
Regular Meetings
Time: 5:30 pm
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Location: Eliot Town Hall with remote Zoom option meetings
Budget Committee
Regular Meetings
Time: 6:00 pm
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Location: Eliot Town Hall with remote Zoom option meetings
Special meetings are scheduled as needed.
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