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Residents urge greater civic engagement; raise concerns about drainage, sidewalks and neighborhood flooding
Summary
Multiple residents urged increased transparency and civic participation and described local problems including recurring flooding, basement water intrusion after nearby construction and requests for drainage grates and sidewalk improvements.
Several residents used the public-comment period to press the board on transparency, civic engagement and local infrastructure concerns. Speakers urged the board to increase outreach, create community bulletin boards and produce objective public metrics tracking town performance.
Resident concerns and requests: Misty McGow and other speakers said public trust in city leaders is low and called for more transparent decision-making. Residents suggested…
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