Don’t know who this is but interesting comment and image
Myla G (@MylaG) tweeted at 4:27 PM on Fri, Feb 28, 2014:
Anyone from Lynnfield who said marketstreet isn’t causing any extra traffic is delusional. http://t.co/eDsVOVkSsl
(https://twitter.com/MylaG/status/439512198109745152)
Lynnfield had a long-standing tradition of open public participation at Board of Selectmen’s [BOS] meetings until the spring of 2013. The Agenda item “…address any and all other business to come before the Board…” was used as the vehicle for public input to the BOS. In May of 2013, the current Chairman of the BOS permanently removed that Agenda item in the belief that, per the Attorney General, such “…ambiguous language was impermissible…” Currently, since citizens can only speak on posted Agenda items, this action effectively prevents Lynnfield citizens from presenting uncensored items/issues they feel are important to the community before the Selectmen.
The Attorney General’s office, while discouraging ambiguity, does not take a stand on public participation at meetings. It does, however, in its FAQ page [http://www.mass.gov/ago/government-resources/open-meeting-law/oml-faqs/oml-faq-meeting-notices.html], indicate that many Towns use the Agenda item “New Business” to permit citizens to openly speak to their Town Boards and Committees and suggests subsequent proper notice procedures. Notwithstanding that, the current BOS Chairman has further declined to include “New Business” as an Agenda item for future meetings.
Most, if not all, other Lynnfield Boards and Committees currently permit and embrace open forum public participation at their meetings. Shouldn’t the BOS, representing the general interest of all the citizens of Lynnfield, do the same?
Please let our Selectmen know your thoughts via posting on this blog, by email in care of the Town Administrator at william-gustus@town.lynnfield.ma.us, by mail to the Town Hall, 55 Summer Street, or by telephone: 781 334-9410. The Selectmen can be reached directly at:
Chairman Phil Crawford <phil@aadority.com>,
Selectman David Nelson davidmnelson@verizon.net
Selectman Tom Terranova<tomtselectman@gmail.com>
Dave Miller
February 2014
Coming to MarketgStreet.. What happened to five Guys?
Thank you,
Wally
Looking North from Debston and Alexandra Lane
Looking West from Debston and Alexandra Lane – Difference are the lights of Market Street
This Monday evening’s Selectmen’s agenda.
Thank you,
Wally
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AGENDA
Monday, February 10, 2014
| Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m. | Selectmen’s Hearing Room, Town Hall |
****NOTE*****
As a result of changes in the Open Meeting Law, the chair must announce at the outset of every meeting that the meeting is being recorded and transmitted via cable television.
| 7:00 p.m. | Pledge of Allegiance
Joint annual meeting, Lynnfield Water District: setting of compensation to Tax Collector and Assessors Joint annual meeting, Lynnfield Center Water District: setting of compensation to Tax Collector and Assessor FY15 Budget Presentation – Police Department FY15 Budget Presentation – Fire Department Order of Taking: Taylor Terrace Order of Taking: Pondview Lane Police sergeant appointment |
Use of Town facilities: Use of common and banner for Rotary Concert Series
One-day liquor license: None
Minutes: January 27, 2014
Proclamations: Susan Nugent
Administrative matters: Signing of warrants
Dear Lynnfield Residents,
On behalf of Lynnfield Residents, a new blog named “LIFT” – Lynnfield Initiative For Transparency has been created. The goal of this organization is to LIFT “the fog” on town matters that may not be clearly presented to Lynnfield Residents. All townspeople will have easy access to information regarding town matters that affect you and your family.
Traditionally, Lynnfield town matters are presented from one viewpoint and can be confusing with minimal details. LIFT is designed to stimulate your awareness and provide timely information, in an easy to understand format that will assist you and help you to be an informed citizen of Lynnfield. Now you can be up to date on your hometown, by looking at your cell phone or computer. The site can be easily found at www.Lynnfieldtransparency.com and will be updated weekly.
This site is not intended to post political views, rather it will focus on factual data that could benefit our townspeople. We are looking forward to stimulating your interest in all matters pertaining to our town, encouraging spirited and opposing viewpoints, thus enabling informed decisions. We believe knowledge is power and an important cornerstone in preserving our great town of Lynnfield!
Respectfully,
Dave Miller and Katy Shea
Committee Members, LIFT – Lynnfield Initiative For Transparency
