Thursday, November 1, 2007

Why the SECRECY in Middleboro?

As a private citizen, I requested information regarding the cost of the 7/28/07 Special Town Meeting from Hell.

That information has not been received by me.

The IT Director, Mr. Roger Brunelle has stood before the Board of Selectmen and offered totals.

Should we, as voters, know what items make up those totals?

I am aware of others who have requested the same information and have not received it.

The Finance Committee doesn't have that information.

Shall we go to STM on Nov. 5th and vote to pay for items if we aren't assured that everything has been included? Will they look for more money in the Spring and hope you weren't paying attention? Why the secrecy?

Tomorrow, I'm filing a complaint with the Secretary of State, Pubic Records Division. I offer the following for others to do the same:

Secretary of State
Public Records Division
1 Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA 02108

FAX: 617 727-5914
Main #: 617 727-7030 (ask for Public Records)
Public Records: 617 727-2832

The information provided on the links below regarding public documents are self-explanatory.


http://www.mma.org/images/stories/AbtLocalGov/public_records_guide.pdf
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/prepdf/guide.pdf
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm

Chairwoman Brunelle stated during the 10/29/07 BOS Meeting that the Board had been accused of lack of transparency. What shall we call this, Mrs. Brunelle?

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