Committee keeps five‑year review language, clarifies charter‑commission reference

Sep 1, 2026

The Sabattus charter review committee agreed to retain the attorney's language that the charter 'will be reviewed at least every 5 years' while clarifying references so readers aren't led to believe a commission is automatically appointed every five years.

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The committee reviewing Sabattus's proposed municipal charter agreed to restore the attorney’s draft language stating that the charter "will be reviewed at least every 5 years," rather than the committee's earlier phrasing that implied automatic creation of a new commission every five years. Chair said the committee's intent was to ensure regular review after a long gap between revisions.

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