Shaftesbury adopts revised nonbinding Inclusive Human Rights proclamation
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
The select board voted to replace a previous 'Apartheid free community pledge' with a revised nonbinding resolution affirming human rights, inclusion and community commitment, at the advice of the town attorney.
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The Shaftesbury select board voted May 4 to adopt a revised, nonbinding Inclusive Human Rights proclamation intended to express community values and replace an earlier pledge. Chair noted the town attorney recommended removing an annual review provision because the board lacks jurisdiction to implement it.
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