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Council approves one‑year pilot to fund resident‑run listserv after debate over public funding and moderation
Summary
After extended discussion of liability, independence and fairness, the Martin's Additions council voted to fund start‑up costs for a one‑year pilot of a resident‑run community listserv, with an explicit disclaimer that the service is unofficial and residents will moderate content.
The Village of Martin's Additions voted to fund start‑up costs for a one‑year, resident‑run community listserv designed to replace a failing Google group and broaden resident access.
Proponents described the platform as a neighborhood communication tool for nonpolitical topics such as recommendations, safety notices and events. Supporters said it would be run by resident moderators and carry a prominent disclaimer that it is "unofficial" and not a village…
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