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Brentwood residents urge preservation of traditional Town Meeting during SB 2 public hearing
Summary
At a public hearing on a citizen petition to adopt SB 2 (RSA 40:13), dozens of Brentwood residents and several board members expressed concerns that SB 2 would reduce deliberation and empower small voting blocs; the petition will be decided by voters at Town Meeting.
Brentwood — At a Select Board public hearing Tuesday evening on a citizen petition to adopt SB 2 (RSA 40:13), residents overwhelmingly urged the town to retain its traditional Town Meeting format, saying in-person deliberation produces better-informed decisions than a ballot-based SB 2 model.
Chair read a statement submitted by lead petitioner Catherine Armstrong outlining support for SB 2, saying it "allows residents who are unable to attend town meeting to have access to voting on the town budget and…
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