New Gloucester residents start petition to recall selectman Following public outcry against George Colby's comment at a Dec. 3 meeting, some residents have begun an effort to remove Colby from his post. Share New Gloucester selectmen on Monday censured a Dec. 3 statement by their colleague, George Colby, that has been interpreted as racist. Screenshot / Zoom NEW GLOUCESTER — A petition to recall Selectman George Colby is underway following a public outcry against his comment at a Dec. 3 meeting. The Board of Selectmen on Monday night issued an official condemnation of Colby’s comment. Colby, at the end of the Pledge of Allegiance during the Dec. 3 meeting that lasted less than five minutes, said, “Liberty and justice for all, for everyone. Even us white folks!”