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Selectmen told acting administrator: social media guidance needed after committee member post drew legal concern
2730770 · March 20, 2025
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Summary
Board members said a committee member’s Facebook post opposing a vote may create a public record and expose the town to litigation; the board directed staff to draft guidance on social‑media communications for appointed and elected members.
Selectmen said they had been warned not to use social media to discuss official business while acting in an appointed or elected capacity and asked staff to prepare clear guidance on allowable communication.
At the meeting, a selectman said consultant Alex Torpey told the board it is “an absolute no‑no” for appointed or elected…
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