Selectman Definition & Meaning

selectman
noun
  1. an elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns

"Selectman" in song lyrics

See how selectman is used in real songs:

  • "gainesville 20fl town selectman"
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  • "billerica ma. selectman"
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  • "marshfield massachusetts selectman"
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