The board discussed appointed positions Tuesday and agreed it was time to restructure the appointment system and gauge whether long-time appointees were even interested.
"Our positions have become lifetime appointments even when they aren't lifetime appointments," Chairwoman Michelle Francesconi said. "You are in until you bow out, and it is an expectation that you will be appointed the next year."
The conversation stemmed from a request from Wire Inspector George Sweet who asked that the Selectmen appoint a backup wire inspector for the backup wire inspector.
Selectman Mark Biagini, who was relaying Sweet's request, said Sweet was worried that with an increase in solar panel projects in town, when both he and the assistant inspector out of town, projects would be put on hold.