Ethics of Appointments Debated

Ethics of Appointments Debated

During the August 26 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board, the issue of ethics with respect to a short-term appointment became a flash point. The agenda listed “Action Items discussion and possible vote on Board of Health Interim Member to the Board of Health.” The appointment would fill a vacancy expected on the board before the end of Alexandra Nicoloci’s term ends.             It has been the practice of the town to fill short-term postin…