Planning Commission opts for Google Sheets action tracker, flags Open Meeting Law limits

Jun 18, 2025

The commission agreed to use a Google Sheets-based action-item tracker with tabs for departments but noted Open Meeting Law restrictions requiring a single editor at a time; commissioners asked that the tracker be viewable without simultaneous editing.

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The Bolton Planning Commission decided June 18 to continue developing a Google Sheets-based action-item tracker to manage tasks across departments and town bodies. Chair Steve Barner said he prefers Google Sheets for sharing and proposed creating separate tabs so each responsible group can see progress.

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