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mark2 - Thu, May 23, 2013, 7:06 A

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If the town were to come into the 21 st century I'm sure they could find better ways to get the word out. Otherwise 9% voter turnout will be the norm. Maybe the town doesn't want too many people voti... (More...)

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Rob - Wed, May 22, 2013, 9:08 P

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State law: Chapter 63 Section 51. In towns using official ballots the town clerk, at least four days before an election therein, shall cause to be posted in one or more public places the names, resid... (More...)

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MikeNaughton - Wed, May 22, 2013, 8:33 P

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patrick - I was ranting, and I may have exaggerated a bit, but basically, yes, I'd prefer that people who don't know what they're voting for not vote. I don't know that I "complained" about low turnou... (More...)

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mark2 - Wed, May 22, 2013, 7:39 P

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Signs are costly? the way the town pisses money away over the years I'm sure a few signs won't break the bank. Just don't put a lawn sign on the old Monty center school, the grass is getting too high ... (More...)

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patrick - Wed, May 22, 2013, 10:27 A

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Signs work, but they're costly, you have to pay people to put them up and take them down, and they get vandalized or stolen. I'd be satisfied with posts on this site (far more trivial things than elec... (More...)

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JeffSingleton - Wed, May 22, 2013, 8:59 A

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I strongly agree with the last post - and raised the issue at town hall yesterday. The town should shell out for at least 100 signs that can be put up the week before the election. Maybe this should n... (More...)

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Mark1 - Wed, May 22, 2013, 8:29 A

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And to add to the confusion, there is ANOTHER selectboard seat up for election in next month's special election. What's up with that? Mark1

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Rob - Wed, May 22, 2013, 7:31 A

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I think many people found out about the election from the vote here signs on election day so I think the town only needs to put up a preelection sign a week early. I do not think it is the town's resp... (More...)

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patrick - Wed, May 22, 2013, 7:28 A

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"the lack of effort of candidates to get the word out about themselves seemed fairly evident" Good point. If I was running for office, I'd make sure people who didn't read the Recorder and couldn't... (More...)

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patrick - Wed, May 22, 2013, 7:01 A

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"As long as those idiots still keep paying taxes to the town, it all works out" I would never call Mike an idiot, far from it. Which is why this reaction surprises me. I don't think the civic d... (More...)

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mark2 - Wed, May 22, 2013, 2:54 A

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"Seriously? Even though several people have now stated they had no clue there was an election, you'd rather see none of us vote because we're all uninformed idiots who put random Xes on the ballot? Bu... (More...)

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mark2 - Wed, May 22, 2013, 2:50 A

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"I wonder how much the cost would be to post a sign a week before at the local stores, gas stations , watering holes , package stores and the 3 post offices. That would kind of cover almost all of the... (More...)

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patrick - Tue, May 21, 2013, 11:54 P

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"I don't care if people read newspapers or not, and I'd prefer that people who need to see signs on their way to work end up not voting because they didn't see a sign -- I'd rather have that than have... (More...)

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newbie - Tue, May 21, 2013, 10:46 P

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I wonder how much the cost would be to post a sign a week before at the local stores, gas stations , watering holes , package stores and the 3 post offices. That would kind of cover almost all of the ... (More...)

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Rob - Tue, May 21, 2013, 9:29 P

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having signs up on the day of the voting seems to be how several people on this site found out about the election, so there for signs work. There is legitimate concern about people voting who have no ... (More...)

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mark2 - Tue, May 21, 2013, 9:22 P

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If turn out was only 9% , either people did not know or did not care. I'm quite sure a little more effort could have been made to notify town residents. Not all of us are sitting around all day watc... (More...)

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MikeNaughton - Tue, May 21, 2013, 8:31 P

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Just to be clear, I didn't mean to chastise anybody for not reading the newspaper; I just pointed out to people who were complaining about not knowing about yesterday's election that if they _did_ rea... (More...)

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Rob - Tue, May 21, 2013, 6:35 P

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according to WHAI the voter turnout was just above 9% and all the incumbents won. There are laws on the books about towns being required to give notice that in today's world may seem a bit out of dat... (More...)

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newbie - Tue, May 21, 2013, 6:24 P

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And how many would REMEMBER if they got a notice a day or so ahead. Hell some of you folks can't even figure out the recycle schedule. Stop crabbing and be accountable for yourself and stop asking to ... (More...)

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mark2 - Tue, May 21, 2013, 1:59 P

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Even tag sales get more advertising

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mark2 - Tue, May 21, 2013, 1:54 P

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It's funny how the town can let people know when taxes are due or dog licenses but for voting they can't seem to figure out or don't want to, get the word out.

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stew - Tue, May 21, 2013, 8:21 A

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I knew nothing about it. Are there any results?

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newbie - Tue, May 21, 2013, 7:42 A

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Mr. N. Maybe if the town PICKED them up and took them to the polls they would be more likely to vote.( Sarcasim)...Sounds like the old it ain't my fault syndrome so prevelant on this website.IE town m... (More...)

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Rob - Tue, May 21, 2013, 7:28 A

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I stopped buying newspapers when I became unemployed and couldn't afford it. (job classifieds were online). Usually this forum is pretty good about mentioning things like local elections. But this el... (More...)

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Mark1 - Mon, May 20, 2013, 11:14 P

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The only reason I voted today was because I saw the signs on the way to work. It's pretty arrogant to chastise people for not knowing about an election because they no longer "read the paper." Few... (More...)

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