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Charter revision letter proposing public arts commission sparks debate among selectmen
Summary
Town Manager Mark Nelson’s letter recommending the creation of a Simsbury Public Arts Commission and a student liaison drew a divided response from selectmen at the March 10 meeting; some praised the idea and potential grant opportunities while others faulted the process and argued the board should be the originating body for new commissions.
A letter from Town Manager Mark Nelson proposing that the Charter Revision Commission consider creating a stand‑alone Simsbury Public Arts Commission prompted extended discussion and sharply differing views among selectmen on March 10.
What was proposed: Nelson described a concept to remove “culture” from the existing Culture, Parks & Recreation commission and create a separate public arts commission that could include a student liaison appointed on school administrator recommendation. “The letter proposes the establishment… described as the Simsbury Public Arts Commission,” Nelson said, adding the proposal did…
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