LETTER: Let's support local government by being more informed
March 30, 2026
To the Editor:
Morgan Eaton recently went before the Stonington select board to make a reasoned and impassioned plea for the town to stream government meetings for more accessibility, for transparency, and to encourage more participation in town government.
Her request has been tabled, for the moment, by Stonington’s select board. I urge every resident of Stonington to support this effort. This streaming service is being used successfully by 75 towns in Maine; let’s join them. So much is at stake right now for Stonington, from climate resilience to housing to economic development. Let's support our local town government by becoming more informed and then getting more involved.
Debbie Weil, Stonington
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