April 24, 2008 05:50 am Editor, Townsman: Several friends and I were recently discussing our challenge of showing up at Town Meeting without proper preparation on the warrant articles, making it difficult to vote in a fully informed manner. I then heard about, and was fortunate to be able to attend, the League of Women Voters' Town Meeting Preview held at the library on April 17. I found the event to be helpful, well run, and very educational. For example, in discussing the warrant article on the Bancroft Elementary School feasibility study, the League presenters not only dissected the article itself, but presented the history of the school (including maintenance challenges) going back to construction in the '60s. Having lived in town only five years, I found this to be helpful both with respect to Town Meeting and in learning more about the community where I live. I am glad for the League's efforts, and encourage others to take advantage of this valuable resource. The event was being recorded for the local cable access channel. Don Gottfried 4 Avon St.
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