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Town managers, town staff ask commission to consider separate public‑arts commission; panel seeks more detail
Summary
A multi‑signatory letter asking the Charter Revision Commission to split 'culture' out of the Culture, Parks & Recreation commission and create a Simsbury Public Arts Commission prompted commissioners to request a fuller presentation and confirmation of the Board of Selectmen’s position before acting.
A letter received by the Charter Revision Commission on March 5 asked the panel to consider a charter change that would remove the word “culture” from the Culture, Parks & Recreation Commission and create a separate Simsbury Public Arts Commission.
The March 5 packet shows the letter was submitted by Town Manager Mark Nelson, the superintendent of schools, the chair of Culture, Parks & Rec, the town planner, an economic‑development staff member and the board liaison. Commission members said the request raises budgetary and appointment‑authority issues…
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