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- Every Voter Is a Legislator. Those quaint sayings about town government being a “pure democracy” are true! State law refers to the town meeting as the “legislative body” (RSA 21:47).
- The Moderator Presides, and Can Do What It Takes to Maintain Order. The town meeting’s business is regulated by the moderator, and your right to vote is subject to the moderator’s authority to keep order.
- The Voters Can Always Overrule the Moderator by a Simple Majority. The moderator isn’t a king. S/he is merely a facilitator to enable the voters to take orderly joint actions.
- There’s No Such Thing as an “Illegal Vote.” “What!? You mean the town’s lawyers are all wrong?” No, I don’t mean that. Pay close attention. It’s true that there are plenty of types of town votes which, if they pass, will not be legally binding (i.e.
At its core, a town hall meeting is a public gathering where residents have the chance to express their views on various community matters. It serves as an open platform where individuals can engage in dialogue, ask questions, and receive updates from their elected representatives.
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Mar 11, 2024 · NHPR. Dalton residents had a spirited discussion about the proposed abolition of the town's conservation commission at their annual Town Meeting, March 14, 2023. New Hampshire Town...
- Mysterious Town Functions
- Peculiar Customs
- Archaic Town Offices
Not the least of which is Perambulation of Town Lines— which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s the law in New Hampshire that “the lines between the towns in this state shall be perambulated, and the marks and bounds renewed, once in every seven years forever, by the selectmen of the towns, or by such persons as they shall in writing appoint for ...
The awarding of the Boston Post Cane to the oldest resident of a town is a custom whose time has come and gone and come again. It began as a newspaper publicity stunt. It endures in some towns, and has been forgotten in others. In 1909 Boston Post newspaper owner Edwin A. Grozier, who knew a photo op when he saw one, had several hundred ornate gold...
And while all town meeting towns have moderators, there are some offices still held that sound like they came out of a history book. A prime example is the pound keeper. The office is a vestige of the state’s agricultural past, when wandering cattle presented a problem. Cows, pigs, horses, sheep and oxen sometimes escaped their pens and corrals to ...
Within this site you can find contact details for your local Parish, Borough and County Councillors, together with details of all our Parish meetings including the agendas and minutes. You can...
2024 TRADITIONAL MARCH TOWN MEETING CALENDAR . New Hampshire Municipal Association Page 1 of 7 . NOVEMBER 2023 . Monday, November 13, 2023 . First day to accept petitions to amend zoning ordinance, historic district ordinance or building code for consideration at the 2024 town meeting. [RSA 675:4-120 days prior to town meeting] DECEMBER 2023
1. Best Practices. A collection of ideas from local leaders and officials who believe in strong Town Meeting and sustaining our local democracy. 2. Additional links. Best practices and guides from NHMA and others. 3. Sample templates. Several documents that you may consider using to help in your town.
