Blasting advisory subcommittee sets Feb. 27 workshop, forwards $699 marketing request to council

The Blasting Advisory Board subcommittee agreed Feb. 6 to hold a public workshop on blasting issues Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall to review proposed state House and Senate bills, municipal collaboration and public comment procedures, and to coordinate outreach with neighboring cities and community groups.

Members said the workshop will feature presentations by legislators' representatives and municipal officials, a brief legal or policy review, and a public-question-and-answer session. The subcommittee reviewed a program draft and asked staff to prepare two versions of promotional material: one for the public and one formatted for municipalities and elected officials.

To support outreach, members moved to transfer $699 from a marketing line item for materials including a banner and name tags; the motion passed by voice vote and will be placed on the Feb. 24 regular council meeting for formal approval. The subcommittee discussed priority purchases for the workshop (banner, name tags,…