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Resident alleges open‑meeting-law violations; council schedules workshop to address conduct
Summary
A South Berwick resident accused councilors of potential violations of Maine's open meeting law (1 M.R.S.A. §402) and urged release of emails. The council chair acknowledged issues and said a May workshop will discuss conduct, protocols and improved communication with staff.
A South Berwick resident used the public comment period to urge greater transparency and to allege that the council’s email practices may be violating Maine’s open meeting law.
"Maine's open meeting law 1 MRSA subsection 402 is very clear that public proceedings ... are any deliberation by a quorum on town matters," resident Susanna Spazto told the council, asking the body…
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