Tagged: Town Meeting

Plymouth Town Moderator To Preside Over The Town’s 1st Hybrid Town Meeting

February 17th, 2023 | Town Meeting

In Plymouth, spring Town Meeting will be the first one to be held using the hybrid format, now permitted because of state legislation passed late last year. The hybrid plan allows Town Meeting members to appear in person or to participate remotely. The Town Moderator, elected by the town’s voters, presides over 162 Town Meeting […]

Plymouth CPC Chair Loses But Supports New Select Board Policy

January 13th, 2023 | Town Meeting

In Plymouth, the Select Board issued a new policy last November that when the warrant closes the second week of December—all language and supporting documents must be presented in the lead up to spring Annual Town Meeting. The Community Preservation Committee, or CPC, presented those materials on the 22nd—one day late.   Community Chairman Bill Keohan […]

Baker Signs Bill Allowing Hybrid Town Meeting In Plymouth

December 9th, 2022 | Town Meeting

The Town of Plymouth will now be able to hold Town Meetings in a hybrid format.   State Representative Mathew Muratore tells WATD News that this legislation was something that came out of the pandemic.   Muratore says the bill did face some challenges before it was ultimately passed.   Muratore says that this legislation […]

Muratore Discusses Progress Of Hybrid Town Meeting Bill

September 21st, 2022 | Town Meeting

State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about a bill that would allow Plymouth to hold a hybrid Town Meeting.    

Milton Concludes Town Meeting

June 15th, 2022 | Town Meeting

Milton Town Meeting wrapped up Tuesday night.   Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News that they did continue with a discussion regarding the town’s schools.   He says they were also able to deal with two major articles.   The meeting was conducted on zoom and Hiss says that created a unique set of […]

Milton Town Meeting Continues Tuesday Night

June 14th, 2022 | Town Meeting

Milton Town Meeting will be going another night following a session on Monday.   Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News he has a plan on how he will deal with the land swap article.   Hiss also thinks it’s unlikely Town Meeting will wrap up Tuesday night.   Milton Town Meeting reconvenes at 7:30 […]

Plymouth TM Forum Taking Place Monday Night

June 13th, 2022 | Town Meeting

Plymouth Moderator Steven Triffletti will be hosting a forum that will preview the upcoming June 21 Town Meeting.   Monday night’s forum will take place virtually at 6 p.m. and can be viewed on PAC TV. Photo Credit: PlymouthLaw.com  

Milton Town Meeting To Continue Thursday Night

June 8th, 2022 | Town Meeting

Milton Town Meeting will be continuing for another night.   Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News that some articles generated more debate than he expected.   Hiss also says there’s a very good chance town meeting won’t be wrapped up on Thursday night.   Milton Town Meeting will resume Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. […]

Milton Town Meeting To Continue Tuesday Night

June 7th, 2022 | Town Meeting

Milton Town Meeting will be continuing for another night.     Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News that an article dealing with public safety generated quite a bit of discussion.   Hiss says that some of the remaining articles deal with some major issues in town.   Milton Town Meeting will resume Wednesday night […]

Pembroke Town Meeting Rejects Route 53 Zoning Proposal

May 11th, 2022 | Town Meeting

Pembroke Town Meeting voted against a proposed zoning change on Route 53.   Town Manager William Chenard tells WATD News that this proposed change wasn’t completely about a proposed Big Y at the site.   However, he said that he is uncertain what will happen with that project.   Chenard says he hopes the issue […]

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