Keep Your Comments Civil
Members of the Derry Town Council were correct when they said council meetings are their business meetings, not a meeting of the public. But that doesn
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Variety of Vacancies On Town Boards
According to Town Council Executive Assistant Margo Lapietro, town boards have 15 openings for volunteers, five of which are for full three-year terms. Six are for alternate positions for three years, two are ad hoc positions and two are alternate…
Financial Report Leads to Discussion on Neglected Tax Liens
How the town handles tax liens on properties and the speed with which it collects on those properties prompted discussion last week. Finance Director Susan Hickey and Town Controller Doug Smith gave the Town Council an update on the fourth…
Finance Director Appointed To Be Interim Town Clerk
Acting Town Manager William Hart named Finance Director Susan Hickey as interim Town Clerk/Tax Collector at the July 15 Town Council Meeting. With last month
Town Clerk Meg Seymour Resigns Suddenly
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Town Manager Interviews Continue Through June
The Town Council is interviewing four candidates for Town Manager. Town Council Chairman John Farrell said that after the June 3 Town Council meeting, councilors entered non-public session to interview one of the four candidates.
Pet Sheltering During Emergencies Close To Resolution
The situation of sheltering pets during times of emergency is almost near resolution. After the town council meeting on Monday, June 3 Acting Fire Chief Darren O
Too Close for Comfort
Appearances count. Much as we
Attorney Defends Planning Board Cancellation of Presentation
Planning Board Chairman Arthur Rugg opened the segment of the Planning Board meeting Wednesday, May 22, regarding Woodmont Commons with an announcement that he had received, late that afternoon, word that a presentation that resident Jack Falvey wanted to present…
Resident Questions Policy on E-mail Response
Resident Glenn Douglas asked the Town Council whether it was its policy not to answer e-mails, and if so, to make that policy known on the town’s website. “I heard tonight that the council doesn’t respond to e-mails at least…