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Violating the spirit, intent of the Open Meeting Law

By
Deborah Wright
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 — Issue 183

ROCKINGHAM — RE: “We expect better, and so should you” [Editorial, Dec. 12]:

Although Assistant Secretary of State Brian Leven was quite right in stating that the event discussed in this piece is not a direct violation of the Open Meeting Law, it should not be dismissed that he also clearly stated that it happens a lot more than we think.

It certainly does violate the spirit and intent of the statute if its purpose is to prevent citizen foreknowledge or citizen interference.

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We showed each other the way to die

By
Leslie Zucker

Leslie Zucker is a certified professional life coach, a facilitator of a women's group, and...

The closeness of neighbors

By
Corey DiMario

Corey DiMario is a musician and the proprietor of Patio Coffee, at the Hooker-Dunham block,

Gratitude for Ukraine aid

By
Kerry Secrest

Kerry Secrest serves as honorary consul of Lithuania to Vermont. BRATTLEBORO-A heartfelt thank you to...

Souls on board in Gaza

By
MaryDiane Baker

BRATTLEBORO-When I worked at a major airport, I learned to refer to people on airplanes...

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‘Beethoven Walks’ on Hannum Trail extended

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 — Issue 572

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