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Highlighting News Stories for Our Town for the week of March 4, 2002 |
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The signs of Spring are evident on lawns and yards throughout town. Yes, with the warmest winter in history now leaving our midst, we look to the longer daylight and birds and the geese honking their way into our day.
And, among those signs of Spring are the signs that remind us of the special election that is scheduled for March 16. Driving around town, we are reminded that the election is about one simple issue.
Voters will be asked on the ballot to decide whether to ‘recall’ any or all of four individual selectmen.
Let’s see what the outcome of the election might produce for the town.
1. Should none of the selectmen be recalled, then the status quo exists as far the board continuing to function as is.
2. Should one or two individuals be recalled, then the two remaining would sit with ms. Maguire, constituting a majority and the board would operate in a limited way.
3. Should three or four members be recalled, and then the board of selectmen would not have a necessary quorum to hold meetings and manage the affairs of the town.
4. In that situation, the town clerk would petition the state to allow the combination of the remaining selectman, town clerk, and other named individuals to sit and carry on the business of the town.
5. In any event, at the annual town election in June, voters will have the opportunity to reconstitute the board, should there be vacancies.
The election in March is an important event for all in our town. The debate on both sides of the recall issue is spirited and intense.
We exhort everyone to participate in this process of debate, reflection, and voting.
And, remember that the polling places have changed.
Voters in precincts 1 –5 will go to the high school to vote while those in precincts 6, 7, and 8 will vote at the Fisher School.
Important issues are facing our town.
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