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For Some Massachusetts Local Politicians, It’s Now ‘Selectperson’

By Tom Joyce
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:35 AM · 5 min read read
For Some Massachusetts Local Politicians, It’s Now ‘Selectperson’

Is it the Board of Selectmen or is it the Select Board? That's a question some towns have wrestled with in recent years, with some opting for "Select Board," which they deem gender-neutral and therefore better.

Is it the Board of Selectmen or is it the Select Board? That's a question some towns have wrestled with in recent years, with some opting for "Select Board," which they deem gender-neutral and therefore better.…

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