The Town Crier

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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In this brief summer update, Stephanie shares what’s happening around Westminster, including Neighbors Helping Neighbors Benefit Day, the Nancy Green Award presentation, local events, recreation updates, road work, the Farmers Market, Crocker Pond and the Westminster app now in development.

The episode also includes an important reminder about the August 4th Special Town Meeting involving a citizens’ petition related to approximately ten acres of the Crocker Pond Recreation Area. Stephanie reviews the positions taken by local boards and committees, explains that there is no absentee or early voting for Town Meeting, and reminds residents that they must attend in person to participate and vote.

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It’s a big day, the Town Crier is turning 30! This week, we’re trading our usual summertime topics for a review of the democratic process, twenty year old deeds and some unexpected big Town business.

Stephanie breaks down the August 4 Special Town Meeting called by citizens’ petition, explains how the petition process works, review the proposal involving approximately ten acres of the Crocker Pond Recreation Area, and discuss why the several town boards and committees oppose the article. Plus, quick updates on first-quarter tax bills, the July South Street Sentinel and the latest Select Board meeting.  

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