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Brookline Proposal Would Change Board Name From 'Selectmen' To 'Selectwomen'

BROOKLINE, Mass. (CBS/AP) — A Massachusetts town says it will consider changing the name of its governing body from the Board of Selectmen to the Board of Selectwomen.

Under a proposal all members of the board, whether male or female, would be referred to as selectwomen.

A second proposal would create gender-neutral language for the board and its members.

Board members will take up the proposals at their November meeting.

(© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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