On Tuesday, June 8, voters will consider five candidates vying for two open seats on the Gouldsboro Board of Selectmen. Selectman Cheri Robinson is not seeking re-election while incumbent Chris Urquhart is running for another three-year term.
Gouldsboro votersâ OK sought to explore alternative policing
GOULDSBORO â Voters once again will decide whether their town should continue to have its own police department or contract for law enforcement services from the Hancock County Sheriffâs Department at the annual Town Meeting June 9.
The persistent issue resurfaces in the wake of Police Chief John Shivelyâs May 4 resignation. Citing unfounded complaints lodged against him, Shively makes the townâs third police chief in six years.
At their May 6 meeting, selectmen voted 2-1 with one abstention to draft a warrant article asking voters to permit the board âthe option of entering into a contract for police coverageâ for the town of Gouldsboro with the Hancock County Sheriffâs Department.