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Residents criticize timing and funding of performing‑arts band shell; some raise election‑day process concerns
Summary
Public commenters at the Nov. 10 Board of Selectmen meeting criticized how the town handled a recent special meeting and a proposed expansion to a performing-arts band shell, arguing private organizers should pay overruns and that scheduling disadvantaged working voters; the board responded and recorded these concerns in the minutes.
Several residents used the public-audience portion of the Nov. 10 meeting to criticize recent town decisions and request greater transparency.
Joan Coe (speaker 10) raised concerns about a performing-arts band shell expansion and the way the board handled an 11/07 special meeting. Coe urged the board not to approve further work without adequate contingency and said private performing-arts organizers who use town property should cover cost overruns. "This…
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