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Duxbury town clerk outlines shift to 'Have Your Say Day' plus Australian ballot
Summary
Maureen Harvey, Duxbury Town Clerk, described Duxbury's transition from an in-person Town Meeting to a combined 'Have Your Say Day' and Australian ballot format, explaining the steps the town took and lessons for other communities.
Maureen Harvey, Town Clerk of Duxbury, presented to the Waterbury committee about Duxbury’s process for moving from an in‑person Town Meeting to a combination of a 'Have Your Say Day' and Australian ballot. She reviewed the administrative steps Duxbury followed and how the combined format altered participation logistics.
Committee members said they were attracted to presentation features that offered more information for voters, a more relaxed presentation style, and opportunities to increase engagement. The committee agreed to follow up on specific procedural points at future meetings and to send thank‑you notes to the visiting presenters.
