Author Archives: Kara Mallon

Question 1 on the May [17] ballot is binding. This was added by the Select Board on a Friday, one day before the printing deadline – to be added to a ballot in a May election that has historic low turnout (meaning just a few people would be making this important decision). Though Select Board […]

“Let’s use Town Meeting as a tool.” This was Mr. [Charlie] Bletzer, Select Board Member, at the April 1 Select Board meeting. Though it was April Fool’s Day, he wasn’t joking. He proposed adding a nonbinding question (allowing firearms in municipal buildings and parks – Article 12) to the May 17th election ballot. In addition, […]

Please get involved. About a month ago, I started a text thread with family and friends after deciding I had to do something. Learning about local politics and getting involved seemed like a good place to start. I created a private group on Facebook and invited people to join. I post local Town Hall meetings […]

“Oh, I’d rather see Dr Stillman.” That was the response when they asked if I had a preference. A preference? Are you serious?! Sure. I knew there were other vets. I knew they existed. There were even other (very qualified) vets at Court Street. Umm. But no. We always, always had a preference. Because none […]