Residents question cut to town clerk evening hours, compare library availability
Public commenters raised concerns about reducing town clerk availability from 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. on select-board meeting days, citing about 10 instances over multiple years when residents used late hours and asking whether appointments or service levels will be maintained.
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Members of the public urged the Select Board to reconsider proposed reductions to the town clerk's evening hours, noting working residents sometimes need services after typical work hours. A speaker identified as Laura compared clerk hours and pay to the librarian, saying the clerk is available roughly 28 hours per week while the librarian is available about 18 hours, and asking how many people use late hours.
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