Absent taxpayers still have a say in Moultonborough
MOULTONBOROUGH — Town officials say those who are unable to attend this year's town meeting still have options for having their opinions heard.
Resident Gary Torressen voiced concern to the Board of Selectmen, saying he has to work during the Saturday morning meeting and he inquired about an additional way to express opinions.
The board, with Town Administrator Carter Terenzini, said residents who are unable to attend the meeting can send correspondance to town officials expressing their opinions on town issues through letter, email or any other form of communication.
Board members said having the town and school district meeting on Saturday is a way to make the process more accessible to people, especially those unable to attend a weeknight meeting due to work or family conflicts or reluctance to drive at night.
"We're trying to address what everybody's concerns were," said Selectman Joel Mudgett.
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Interesting to read how our selectmen and administrator are “trying to address what everybody’s concerns were”. Writing to the selectmen expressing concerns or opinions is not a vote especially when your correspondence is “summarized” and the message gets skewed. It’s not rocket science: everyone should have a vote.
The way to address the concerns of not being able to attend town meeting either due to work schedules,travel,etc. can definitely be addressed through SB2. Let’s move it forward for 2009 if we are still short after the recount. Great work in 2008 by all who pushed hard in an effort to get out the vote in favor of the bill.