Consentino will challenge incumbent Friel
ATKINSON— Former police Chief Philip Consentino is throwing his name back in the political ring.
Consentino is challenging Selectmen’s Chairman William Friel for a one-year term.
Friel was one of the selectmen who voted to dismiss Consentino for “cause” last February, after an investigation.
Either Friel or Consentino will serve the remainder of Todd Barbera’s term. Barbera died from kidney cancer in October.
Voters will get a chance to question the candidates during the annual Candidates Night hosted by the Women’s Civic Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall.
Philip Consentino
Age: 73
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Retired
Elective experience: Selectman
What is the single most important issue facing selectmen? I will make sure all decisions are made during a public meeting. I will continue to make myself available to residents seven days a week.
William Friel
Age: 52
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation: Director of construction
Elective experience: Selectman, state representative
What is the single most important issue facing selectmen? The critical issue facing Atkinson is managing the process of providing a full level of quality services to the residents while maintaining a responsible budget.
Consentino is challenging Selectmen’s Chairman William Friel for a one-year term.
Friel was one of the selectmen who voted to dismiss Consentino for “cause” last February, after an investigation.
Either Friel or Consentino will serve the remainder of Todd Barbera’s term. Barbera died from kidney cancer in October.
Voters will get a chance to question the candidates during the annual Candidates Night hosted by the Women’s Civic Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall.
Philip Consentino
Age: 73
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Retired
Elective experience: Selectman
What is the single most important issue facing selectmen? I will make sure all decisions are made during a public meeting. I will continue to make myself available to residents seven days a week.
William Friel
Age: 52
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation: Director of construction
Elective experience: Selectman, state representative
What is the single most important issue facing selectmen? The critical issue facing Atkinson is managing the process of providing a full level of quality services to the residents while maintaining a responsible budget.
