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Glendale tables 'Text My Gov' emergency-notification proposal pending annual-cost details
Summary
Town Clerk Lori proposed a 'Text My Gov' text-notification system with an upfront cost of about $2,700 to reach residents for emergencies and updates; the council tabled the request to gather annual fee and signup information.
Town Clerk Lori presented a proposal for a public notification tool called "Text My Gov" that would send text alerts to residents who opt in, intended for emergencies such as boil orders and for routine town updates.
Lori told the board the system has an estimated upfront cost of $2,700; the recurring annual fee and projected number of users were not yet known. Mayor Chamberlain said he supports improving transparent and efficient communications, especially for older residents who may not use social media. The council decided to table the request and asked Lori to return next month with annual pricing and expected signup estimates before taking formal action.
