SELECT BOARD REORGANIZES, NAMES RUNYON CHAIR
Orleans Select Board reorganized its leadership, with Mefford Runyon elected Chair and Michael Herman elevated to Vice Chair in a series of unanimous votes. Runyon replaced Kevin Galligan, who moved to Park Commissioner Chair; Mark Mathison retained his Clerk position. The board unanimously adopted
Select Board · Meeting of May 20, 2026
Orleans Select Board reorganized its leadership, with Mefford Runyon elected Chair and Michael Herman elevated to Vice Chair in a series of unanimous votes. Runyon replaced Kevin Galligan, who moved to Park Commissioner Chair; Mark Mathison retained his Clerk position. The board unanimously adopted the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Omnibus Policy and declared contents of the Town-owned 72 Tonset Road property as surplus.
The board also unanimously approved six liquor licenses for seasonal events and venues and one annual Hawker & Peddler license, and accepted the resignation of Keith Arnold from the Veterans Committee.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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