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3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> August 23, 2021 <br /> APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS <br /> Discussion and Possible Action with Regard to the October 18 2021 Annual Town Meeting: <br /> Town Moderator Jeremy Carter: <br /> The Board of Selectmen met with Town Moderator Jeremy Carter to discuss and review possible actions <br /> regarding the Fall Annual Town Meeting. As a result of the continued concern regarding COVID, the Board of <br /> Selectmen is contemplating the engagement of this meeting outdoors for safety reasons. <br /> Mr. Carter expressed concern with respect to holding the Town Meeting outside under a tent citing several <br /> reasons as it may be difficult for the elderly to hear during an outdoor meeting and it may be bothersome to <br /> traverse on uneven ground during cold, dark autumn hours. For safety,the public may be better suited socially <br /> positioned in a well-lit auditorium. <br /> It was noted the May Town Meeting was held outdoors with approximately 500 residents in attendance. The tent <br /> was well lit and the audio was flawless. Having an assembly outdoors may grant more citizens the opportunity <br /> to participate in Town government. There is an issue of managing the risk, and realizing that many people <br /> although vaccinated feel disenfranchised in an indoor setting. <br /> As the matter was debated daytime hours were considered. It was agreed the Town Manager would consult the <br /> School Superintendent regarding the use of the playing fields. Chris Ball of MTV recommended a tent be placed <br /> outside near the auditorium doors to take advantage of a level area with available lighting and easy outdoor <br /> access. <br /> One tent was deemed efficient for the projected 200 citizens that may attend the Fall Town Meeting. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to request the Town Manager review the options for an outside Town <br /> Meeting in October, and if necessary, the Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to further review <br /> the technical details associated to an outdoor Fall Town Meeting. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none <br />