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Trustees outline March 24 vote mechanics and urge turnout; residents ask about absentee ballots
Summary
Trustees explained that village residents will receive both town and village ballots, that ballots will be counted separately, and that absentee ballots are expected; they emphasized following Vermont statutory timing and steps while urging turnout for a strong legislative showing.
Trustees and merger committee members described the voting process for the proposed merger and the legal steps that follow. Justin Hyjek said town residents will be given one vote and village residents two because they are both village and town residents; ballots for village residents will be counted separately from town ballots. He emphasized statutory requirements for hearings and notice under 24 V.S.A. §1484.
Attendees asked how absentee ballots would be handled and how officials would keep village and town ballots distinct. Trustees said standard ballot‑handling procedures will be used and that election logistics will be managed to keep tallies separate. Justin Hyjek and Logan Nicoll urged outreach (newspaper pros/cons, signs at Town Meeting) to raise turnout because the Legislature will consider local vote strength when reviewing the charter package.
