Selectmen's Race Getting Crowded

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Another Lebanite is expected to throw his hat into what has now become a crowded ring in the town’s selectman’s race.

Ben Thompson of Depot Road, the longtime owner of Thompson’s Auto Body, took out nomination papers and is expected to join Robie Marsters and Betty Harris-Howard as they seek to oust two-term incumbent Selectmen Chairman Bob Frizzell.

Frizzell had earlier made it known he didn’t intend to seek a third term, but reportedly told one resident, “Don’t believe everything you hear,” upon being queried about his unexpected candidacy.

Harris-Howard, who attended the Lebanon Democrats meeting on Sunday, said she didn’t believe in fixing things that weren’t broken, but some things in town were.

“I think the citizens deserve more transparency from town government,” she said, adding it was time for a new look in the selectmen’s office.

Harris-Howard has lived in town for four years and served on the Appeals Board and Budget Committee.