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The Select Board unanimously voted to proceed with revoking the appointments and immediately suspending Gerard Koot, Janet Stanton, and Michael Woyciechouski from the Russells Mills Historic District Commission.
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The Board cited alleged conflicts of interest, open meeting law violations, and an unauthorized lawsuit. It also said the commission held an emergency meeting without the required 48 hours’ notice and continued voting after Town Counsel advised that the meeting was not legally posted. Town staff will review temporary appointments, post openings for new volunteers, document the process, and contact the Buzzards Bay Coalition about improving communication with residents.
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