To the editor:

I am writing this letter to let you know that I am resigning as your selectman effective immediately. I have appreciated being on the Board and previously had enjoyed it.

This past year, we were a very dysfunctional board. I personally put up with derogatory statements from some board members. Also, a lot of issues were “revisited” because there were those who didn’t like the way the issues were voted on the first time. Needless to say, a lot did not get done.

And, there were some personality conflicts and personal agendas taking place. Often one selectman would go behind another selectman’s back because she/he did not think the work was being done properly. This was totally unfair as all of the selectmen are supposed to have equal powers.

This new board will be very much the same. I am not a sadist so rather than take the insults I will get off the board. I know I promised not to back down when I was re-elected but I thought everyone was professional enough to keep personal feelings out of the meetings. One can only hope that whoever takes my place will be a stronger entity than I am.

Once again, thank you for allowing me to serve you as a selectman.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Croteau
Strong