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Committee to review written guidance on remote attendance; June meeting set, July likely canceled
Summary
The committee noted a change in state rules allowing some remote attendance and asked town staff for a written summary of what committee members may do remotely; members confirmed a June 25 meeting and said they will likely cancel the July meeting due to quorum concerns.
Chair (speaker 1) informed the committee that recent state rule changes affect remote participation and that she is waiting for town staff to provide a written summary of what remote attendance is allowed so the committee can discuss and adopt appropriate procedures.
Members referenced a state tweak earlier this year and discussed quorum requirements for physically present members. Speaker 1 said she would follow up with town staff to obtain a formal document describing the permitted remote participation so the committee can consider any rule changes at a future meeting.
On scheduling, the committee confirmed a meeting on June 25 but expressed concerns about summer attendance and quorum; several members said they will be out of town in July and the Chair said July will be canceled unless enough members can attend.
No formal policy action was taken; the committee directed the Chair to obtain written guidance from town staff and to report back at the next meeting.
