The Town Crier

Catch up with Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen for a recap of the October 19 Select Board meeting, a preview of November’s Special Town Meeting, and updates on the Woodland Loop water main project and upcoming election.

Plus, big thanks to the Cracker Festival and Farmers Market organizers, a Halloween candy donation request, Westminster’s first-ever Community Spaghetti Supper, and a call for local artists to exhibit at Town Hall!

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Meet Westminster’s first appointed Town Clerk, Jayne Davolio! Jayne joins Stephanie to share her experience and explain voter registration, checking your voting status, early voting, and preparing for the November 3 State Election. Plus, hear the latest Select Board updates, a preview of the November 17 Special Town Meeting, and reminders about the upcoming Cracker Festival and Halloween festivities.

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This week Stephanie sits down with Community Services Director Audra Kirtland to discuss the launch of Westminster’s independent Community Services Department, its new Town Meeting-approved budget and what residents can expect next. They explore upcoming programs and community-wide events, local partnerships, volunteer opportunities and the work behind the South Street Sentinel. Plus, hear local updates and important dates from around Westminster.

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In Episode 33, Stephanie sits down with Westminster Police Chief Matthew LeMay to reflect on his first year as Chief and discuss what residents can expect from the Department moving forward. They cover Westminster’s new police drone and motorcycle programs, provide a trustworthy answer to your questions about Flock cameras and privacy safeguards, and share an update on the proposed Public Safety Building. 

Plus, we recap the latest Select Board meeting, highlights State Primary results, provides a brief PFAS-area update, and previews our local 9/11 Ceremony, the Singing Trooper, Westminster Cracker Festival, Halloween activities, and other fall happenings around Town.

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After a brief vacation hiatus, Stephanie is back with updates from around Westminster, including a recap of the August 4 Special Town Meeting and its impressive turnout of approximately 300 voters.

She also covers the August 3 Select Board meeting, the new Town website , the September 1 State Primary, Crocker Pond’s remaining schedule and upcoming community event, including the Singing Trooper Concert and the 10th annual Westminster Cracker Festival. Plus, a friendly reminder to help keep Academy Hill and the basketball courts clean for everyone.

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