OSSIPEE — The newest member of the Ossipee Board of Selectmen resigned Monday following a tense meeting during which his fellow selectmen claimed he violated his oath of office and vowed to seek his ouster in court if he didn't leave voluntarily.
That sentiment echoed by other town officials and members of the public who also urged R. Christopher Templeton to leave office without a fight.
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