About
The Board of Selectmen serves as the executive team responsible for supervising the affairs of the town and for guiding all town’s officers, board, agencies, commissions and committees toward the accomplishment of the town's long range, comprehensive plans as established by the Town Meeting.
The Board of Selectmen also serve as Scotland's Board of Finance. In this capacity, the Board prepares operating and capital improvement budgets, and oversees the finances of the town.
The board’s functions include:
- Providing counsel to the First Selectman with regard to the administration of town affairs.
- Conducting continuous review of the current and projected fiscal, administrative, governmental, physical and other needs of the town and, on the basis of such review, assuming leadership in the development of appropriate programs to meet such needs.
- Contracting for services, applying for and accepting federal and state grants on behalf of the town.
- Approving appointment to positions in municipal government.
The Board of Selectmen meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Special meetings can be scheduled at any time with proper notice.
Meetings
Upcoming
Recently Held
May 15, 2025
BOS Special Meeting & Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 Budget
Recording available
Apr 23, 2025
Board of Selectman
Recording available
Mar 26, 2025
Board of Selectman
Recording available
Feb 26, 2025
Board of Selectman
Recording available
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Staff & Contacts
Wendy O'Connor
Administrative Assistant to the First Selectman
860 456 7797
administrativeassistant@scotlandct.orgTerm:
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Staff & Contacts
Wendy O'Connor
Administrative Assistant to the First Selectman
860 456 7797
administrativeassistant@scotlandct.org
Board Members
Members
Term
Dana Barrow Jr.
First Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
Michael Gurnack
Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
M. Bart Laws
Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
Alternate Members
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Commission Members
Members
Term
Dana Barrow Jr.
First Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
Michael Gurnack
Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
M. Bart Laws
Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
Alternate Members
Term
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Committee Members
Members
Term
Dana Barrow Jr.
First Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
Michael Gurnack
Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
M. Bart Laws
Selectman
Nov 21, 2023
-
Nov 18, 2025
Alternate Members
Term
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