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Cumberland council reschedules October meeting to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Summary
Council voted to move its Oct. 13 meeting to Oct. 6 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day; some councilors discussed calendar conflicts but approved the change.
CUMBERLAND, Maine — The Cumberland Town Council voted Monday to move its scheduled Oct. 13 meeting to Oct. 6 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
During discussion councilors raised scheduling impacts for civic and community groups and noted the town reviews the annual meeting schedule for holiday conflicts. "Every time we move the date, it affects something else," one councilor said, mentioning the Lions Club meeting as an example. Town staff noted the proposed calendar circulated this summer advised the council it may need to alter dates in October and May for holidays.
Councilor Douglas moved the change and the motion received a second; the council approved the rescheduling by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The manager noted the town has tried to be respectful of federally and locally recognized holidays when setting its meeting calendar and said staff factors religious and cultural observances into scheduling where possible.
