Town Manager, Not Select Board, Has Final Say on Most Town Hires Carrie Jones Dec 12, 2025 SOUTHWEST HARBOR—What began as a debate over an interim code enforcement officer this week ended with a key clarification for Southwest Harbor: the select board has no oversight over hiring for non–department head positions, a responsibility that rests solely with the town manager. That wasn’t something the town … Continue reading Questions Over Interim Code Officer Appointment Lead to Governance Clarification in Southwest Harbor