Mansfield Selectmen Name New Chair

MANSFIELD, MA — Following three nominations for the chair, the Mansfield selectmen have a new chair, vice-chair, and clerk.

The board went through reorganization Wednesday night, going through third nominations for chairman. Selectman Michael Trowbridge nominated Selectman Frank DelVecchio, but the nomination was declined, with DelVecchio citing a need for experienced leadership as the town transitions to a new town manager.

Aptowitz, who was the last chair, was nominated Trowbridge, which was followed by a nomination for Aptowitz by Selectman Steve Schoonveld. Aptowitz turned town another year at the chair.

"It has been a difficult year, we’ve all been busy, but with all due respect I would like to pass the baton to Michael," Aptowitz said.

Trowbridge was named the new chair with a 5-0 vote.

Aptowitz was then named the vice-chair and DelVecchio was named the clerk.

For light commissioners, Aptowitz was named the chair, DelVecchio was named the vice-char, and Schoonveld was named the clerk. Selectman George Dentino was nominated for vice-chair, but declined due to personal time restraints.

This story has been edited to clarify the order of events during the nomination process.

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