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Board debates public comment format; opts for open forum at end of meetings rather than formal policy
Summary
The board discussed adopting a public comment policy but agreed not to create a formal standing policy; members favored an open forum at the end of meetings (2-minute limit per speaker) and asked staff to continue refining procedures.
The Gardner City Board of Health considered whether to adopt a formal public comment policy and took input from members and staff about how best to manage public participation.
Chair (unnamed) said she prefers to allow public input “on the agenda” and described a procedure used in Fitchburg that limits in-person comments to two minutes per speaker for items listed on…
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