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Public criticizes council conduct after September meeting; city attorney says no illegality found
Summary
Public commenters at Keene's Nov. 6 council meeting criticized recent council conduct and the mayor's handling of a September meeting. The city attorney told the public the office opined there was no illegal action; several residents disputed that finding and one said he contacted television reporters.
At the start of public comment during the Nov. 6 Keene City Council meeting, residents pressed council members about conduct during a September 25 meeting that received television coverage.
Mayor Parrish opened the meeting saying the city must be "transparent and accountable" and urged council to do better after criticism over the earlier session. The meeting record shows the mayor accused colleagues of undermining her and of conduct that risked public trust.
A resident asked whether any action after the mayor called recess and left the room was unlawful. The city…
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