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Woodstock selectmen require full names for Zoom attendees; public raises access concerns
Summary
The Board of Selectmen adopted a new rule requiring Zoom participants to enter full first and last names or be placed in the waiting room; public commenters said the rule could discourage passive viewers and asked the board to seek the town attorney’s clarity on whether passive watching should require identification.
At the start of the meeting the Board of Selectmen announced a new attendance rule for virtual participants: anyone joining board meetings by Zoom must present a full first name and last name when they enter the meeting or they will be returned to the waiting room until they comply.
“Starting today, if you plan to attend a board of selectmen's meeting via Zoom, you'll be required to enter your full first name and last name…
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