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Residents press board for clearer agendas, executive summaries and more public forums
Summary
Multiple residents criticized the timing and availability of agendas and minutes, asked for an executive summary of major town issues at meetings and recommended town-hall forums; board members acknowledged some timing constraints and said agendas are posted about 24 hours before meetings.
Several residents used public privilege to press the town on transparency and engagement. Carol Hug and Pat McKenzie criticized agenda timing, the perceived one-sided wording of minutes, and the difficulty residents have getting answers, asking whether agendas could be published on Fridays and whether the board could offer town-hall style events for longer dialogue.
Pat McKenzie suggested starting meetings with an executive summary listing the five biggest issues and their current status to help residents follow longer-term work. The board responded that draft resolutions are provided internally and posted to the website roughly 24 hours before meetings; members acknowledged the desire for clearer public communication and said they would try to improve publication practices.
