Board revokes commission appointment over ethics and open meeting violations
Dartmouth Select Board unanimously rescinds Historic District Commission appointee over lawsuit violations. Chair Heidi Silva Brooks and Town Counsel Anthony Savastano detailed how Dr. Andrew Spongberg filed suit on behalf of the Russells Mills Historic District Commission without proper town
Select Board · Meeting of June 1, 2026
Dartmouth Select Board unanimously rescinds Historic District Commission appointee over lawsuit violations. Chair Heidi Silva Brooks and Town Counsel Anthony Savastano detailed how Dr. Andrew Spongberg filed suit on behalf of the Russells Mills Historic District Commission without proper town procedures, violating open meeting law and ethics code.
The Board also unanimously accepted the resignation of HR Director Sue Cunningham, effective July 10. The Board voted unanimously to revoke Spongberg's appointment and suspend him from representing the commission pending a hearing under the Town Charter.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of June 1, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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