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Newton selectman faces challenger

By Emily Moffett
emoffett@eagletribune.com

NEWTON — Incumbent Selectman Robert Donovan is being challenged by Frank Gibbs for a three-year term.

Name: Robert Donovan

Age: 43

Occupation: Business owner

Incumbent: Yes

Elective experience: Three years as a selectman, three years with the Recreation Department as the liaison for the Board of Selectmen.

What is the single most important issue facing the Board of Selectmen?

"Continuing to work with all the boards to keep spending down and keep the tax rate low so people can afford to stay in Newton."

Name: Frank Gibbs

Age: 53

Occupation: Construction company owner

Incumbent: No

Elective experience: Three years as a member of the Planning Board, nine years as the highway agent.

What is the single most important issue facing the Board of Selectmen?

"We have to keep taxes down. There are ways we can save money.

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