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Public asks about redline charter, hookups and hearing accessibility at Ludlow merger hearing
Summary
At the hearing residents asked for a redline of the proposed charter, asked how sewer and water hookups would be handled after the merger, and raised concerns about hearing-room acoustics; officials said the merger document is not a redline of existing charters and procedures for hookups remain in place.
Several residents used the hearing to ask for clarifications about documents, utilities and outreach. Andrea Goodman asked whether a redline copy of the charter changes was available; Logan Nicoll said no redline exists because the merged entity would be new and the Village charter "is completely different and of no value to redline." Michelle Stinson asked about sewer hook‑ons and was told that responsibilities currently held by Trustees would be combined with the Water system under the Plan.
Attendees also raised practical concerns about hearing accessibility; Jean Strong said the conference room helped conversation but that it is difficult to hear in the upstairs area, a point trustees said they would keep in mind for future meetings. Officials invited residents to submit written comments and to review the merger materials posted on the town website or at the Town Clerk's office.
