Read Article NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectman George Colby abruptly resigned during Monday night’s board meeting at which the board was slated to set a date for his recall election. “I would love to stay and continue the fight,” Colby read from a prepared statement. “For the sake of my wife and having time for myself and my family, I am done with everything concerning New Gloucester. Good night and good bye.” Colby then signed off from the Zoom meeting. Colby In January, a contingent of residents successfully submitted a petition to the town to recall Colby over a comment they deemed racist. The petition, which had 337 signatures, according to Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard, was certified by the town registrar Jan. 19 and the Select Board on Jan. 28.