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Selectboard finalizes logistics for April 28 special town meeting; attorneys to prepare warrant
Summary
Board discussed warrant formatting, how school articles will be presented (informational vs. votable), moderator rules and microphone logistics ahead of the April 28 special town meeting at Bristol School.
The board reviewed logistics and legal formatting for a special town meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at Bristol School. Town counsel Drummond & Woodsum will prepare a cohesive warrant that lists all school-related articles; the attorneys will indicate which articles are informational (previously voted) and which totals remain for a vote so the town can post the warrant accurately.
Members discussed ground rules for the town meeting moderator: directing questions to the moderator, limiting repetitive remarks, setting a fixed microphone station to avoid feedback from wall speakers, and possibly instituting time limits so more people can be heard. A school board member present recommended ensuring all attendees get a chance to speak once and suggested a stationary microphone or a staffed microphone station to manage the flow.
Board members asked staff to post presentation materials and to have copies available at check-in for attendees. The board also confirmed several upcoming meetings and holiday closures ahead of the special meeting.
