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y <br /> 1 r <br /> *Press asked Selectman Thomas if -she abstained because of her husband <br /> being a meirber o-f the Police Force . <br /> Selectman Thomas responded that what, Town, Counsel had said in 'so <br /> many words was that he wished - that she would refrain from voting <br /> only because, it puts her in the position- of being a . suspect and <br /> because the Sergeant .may or may not be on Vernon' s shift or may <br /> be his superior officer. <br /> k' <br /> Press asked if seniority played a. part in. the -.;determining factor. <br /> Chairman responded no. well it' s p art- of it but there are a number <br /> of factors to be considered, i .e. , interviews, tests,, oral testing,, <br /> length of service and other subjective things such as his character <br /> and his- past performance . In a. situation where you have a small <br /> department and many tunes where there is only one spot for promotion, <br /> it' s a difficult thing to do. In this instance' , we had people that <br /> were very close in abilities and also-work very close together. <br /> Only one can make it and that means there ' s going to be disappointed <br /> people, but I don' t }snow of anyway around that in the process. <br /> Press asked if the Personnel Board makes recommendations to the Board. <br /> Chairman responded that they recommend candidates to us, we are , <br /> by the Massachusetts General Laws , the appointing authority. <br /> Press asked if the Personnel Board recommended Ronald Beva qua. <br /> Chairman responded that they recommended four individuals in the <br /> order of the -overall score: lst. Edgar Burroughs , 2nd William <br /> Fthier, 3rd Ronald Bevagua and 4th Bradford Fish. <br /> Press asked if the Personnel 'Board made an actual recommendations <br /> as to their preference. <br /> Chairman stated that they recommended these i ndi i dua l s ,i n the <br /> order of their overall score. Obviously, there is more to consider <br /> than just the . overall score. <br /> Press asked if Burroughs had complained to the Board about the <br /> selection. <br /> Chairman responded not to his knowledge. <br /> Press asked what about Fthier. <br /> Chairman -responded not to his know-ledge. They may come before the <br /> Board and do so, if this is their wish. <br /> Press asked Selectman Garland who his personal preference was . <br /> Selectman Gar-land responded that it was his preference. The reason <br /> I say that is that I don' t want to prejudice the 'thea three <br /> isgentlemen involved. <br /> _ - <br /> 4 ' <br />