First Selectman's Office

First Selectman’s Office

The First Selectman, Maureen Nicholson, serves as the Town’s Chief Executive Officer and is an ex officio, non-voting member of all Town boards and commissions. The Town of Pomfret operates under a Town Meeting form of government, with a three-member elected Board of Selectmen and an elected Board of Finance. 

As the Town’s full-time Chief Executive and Chief Administrative Officer, the First Selectman is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Town and oversees all municipal departments. In Pomfret, the First Selectman is elected to a four-year term and presides over the Board of Selectmen. In addition, the First Selectman serves as the Town’s Personnel Director, appoints Board members to committees, and appoints certain administrative officers as authorized by law. Most importantly, the First Selectman is charged with ensuring the faithful execution of the laws and ordinances of both the Town of Pomfret and the State of Connecticut.

The Selectmen's Executive Secretary, Bonnie Ryan, supports the First Selectman in a wide range of administrative functions, including: issuing driveway, raffle, and pistol permits; scheduling the use of town buildings; assisting with budget preparation; seeking and managing grants; advertising and administering bids and proposals; coordinating human resources; and serving as a liaison with other town officials and departments.

Town Meeting Form of Government

Pomfret operates under the traditional Town Meeting – Board of Selectmen form of government. Spending agencies submit their budget requests to the Selectmen, who develop a proposed budget. This proposal is first reviewed by the Board of Finance and then presented to a Town Meeting for consideration. The Board of Finance is responsible for setting the mill rate.

The education budget is managed separately by the Pomfret Community School Board of Education, which consists of elected town representatives. Pomfret does not operate under its own charter but instead conducts its business in accordance with Connecticut State Statute.

It is also important to note that the Pomfret Fire District functions as an independent taxing authority, separate from the Town of Pomfret.

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