Board debates marshal vs. code-enforcement approach, and discusses social-media moderation rules
Council debated whether to retain a marshal or move to a code-enforcement model due to costs, considered selling unused police equipment, and discussed a social-media policy after the attorney warned that public pages raise First Amendment concerns.
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Board members discussed alternatives for public-safety and enforcement following prior staffing and equipment costs. Some members said the town cannot afford a full marshal because of vehicle, insurance and payroll costs; others suggested a part-time code-enforcement officer or appointing an existing official to handle ordinance enforcement. The board left the option open for a code-enforcement approach and asked staff to inventory ordinances that would require enforcement.
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