Phippsburg board bucks Mills’ mask mandate
“None of the three of us believe that this is a hoax or something to be taken lightly,” said Chris Mixon, select board member. “I encourage people to wear a face mask, I just don’t believe I have the authority to mandate it.”
Kathleen O’Brien / The Times Record
PHIPPSBURG Phippsburg Selectmen renewed their decision to not require, but encourage, residents to wear face masks while in municipal buildings, bucking Gov. Janet Mills’ executive order aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19.
The board stood 2-1 on the decision last week. Chairman Mike Young voiced his continued support for requiring masks while in town buildings.
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Letter to the editor: Phippsburg officials contradict themselves on masks
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What am I missing? I am no legal scholar, but I found it interesting that Phippsburg Select Board memhers Chris Mixon and Julia House believe they don’t have the authority to enforce a mask mandate in public buildings, but they do believe they have the power to override Gov. Mills and the state judiciary.
There is a difference between disagreeing with a regulation and choosing not to enforce it. Do seat belt laws infringe on civil liberties, and should these officials stop enforcing them in Phippsburg? Do I have the right to drive drunk until I hurt or kill someone?