In the interpretation of this Code, and of all ordinances, the following rules shall be observed, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
BOARD, COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT
Boards, commissions, departments are construed as if followed by the words "of the town" and shall include duly authorized representatives.
BUSINESS
The term "business" includes businesses, professions, trades and occupations, and every kind of calling.
COMPUTATION OF TIME
The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day; and if the last day is Sunday or a legal holiday that day shall be excluded.
GENDER
The use of any gender shall include the other gender.
GOODS
The term "goods" includes wares or merchandise.
JOINT AUTHORITY
All words given in joint authority to three or more persons or officers shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of such persons or officers.
MONTH
The word "month" shall mean a calendar month unless otherwise expressed.
NUMBER
The use of the singular shall include the plural and the use of the plural shall include the singular.
OATH
The term "oath" includes an affirmation.
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES
The title of any officer or employee used in this Code shall be construed as if the words "of the town" followed it, and shall include his duly authorized representative.
OWNER
The term "owner," when applied to a building or land, includes any part owner, joint owner, or owner of a community or partnership interest, life tenant, tenant in common, or joint tenant, of the whole or a part of such building or land.
PERSON
The term "person" means natural person, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, association, club, company, corporation, business trust, organization, or the manager, lessee, agent,