The meeting was called to order by President, Trish Kelley, Sergeant at Arms Sharon Sharpe led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Verna led us in a singing of “Long, Long Ago” with an assist from Peter Golden, and instead of an invocation Trish suggested that we take a minute to pray for Beth Byrne’s speedy recovery.
Today’s Guest: Alan Modest – a guest of George Levoy
Announcements:
1. Trish – Next week’s speaker will be Ralph Letner – Senior Citizens Tax Fund
Guest Speakers:
The speaker thought our meeting was Wednesday so she has been rescheduled in March.
Peter Golden had a few words to say about Town Meeting:
1. He received a note from Gemma Lambert that there are quite a few Town Meeting seats that are vacant
2. General election papers are due in a few weeks
3. People take Town Meeting for granted.
4. The benefit of Town Meeting is that it gives the residents a chance to improve their quality of life.
5. Town meeting seems to have roots in the history of towns establishing themselves as corporations. The Town Meeting was essentially a stockholders meeting.
6. Peter feels that Town Meeting may be the “most refined” example of representative democracy on earth.
7. Town Meeting allows us to control our destiny.
Raffle: Scott had the winning ticket but drew the 6 of Clubs…better luck next time.
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