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Resident raises concern about mailed notices; board says certified mail and postings met requirements
Summary
Recording Secretary Hon. Ed Comeau said some residents may not have received mailed notices for a recent hearing; the board responded that certified mail, newspaper publication within the 14-day requirement, and website and bulletin-board postings were used and that residents also share responsibility for monitoring official notices.
During public comment at the June 8 meeting, Hon. Ed Comeau expressed concern that some residents had not received mailed notices for a recent hearing and asked how that could affect the ability to challenge hearing outcomes when notices are reportedly missed. The minutes record Comeau referencing reports of missed deliveries and asking about the town’s notice process.
Board members responded that the town uses certified mail—which provides documented proof at the post office—publishes required notices in the newspaper within the mandated 14-day timeframe, and posts hearings on the town website and at least one additional public location such as the bulletin board. The minutes also note discussion about the availability of email alerts and a question about how many residents are signed up to receive town notifications. The board emphasized that, while the town follows required procedures, residents bear some responsibility for monitoring official postings.
