Board welcomes epidemiologist Mark Stuntz as new commission member

The Board of Selectmen welcomed Mark Stuntz as a new member during its remote meeting. The chair introduced Stuntz as "an epidemiologist" with a master’s in public health, and members said they look forward to his contribution on health-related matters. "Mark's an epidemiologist and has a master's in public health," the chair said, adding that the board had been seeking "someone with significant health care experience to fill Raquel's very big shoes."

The appointment was made as part of routine opening remarks; Stuntz briefly thanked the group, saying, "Happy to be here. Thank you." Members said they expect Stuntz's background in data science, analytics and health care will be useful to the commission's work. The chair and other members closed the introduction by saying they look forward to meeting him in person.

No formal vote on the appointment was recorded in the transcript; the introduction took place alongside routine business and reports for the meeting.