Bylaw Review Committee

Revisions or additions to the Town’s General Bylaws may be proposed by either resident petition or town boards, commissions, department heads, or officers. They appear as Town Meeting articles to be voted upon at the Annual or Special Town Meeting.

Though the Bylaw Committee accepts proposals until the Select Board closes the Town Meeting Warrant, we strongly encourage parties requesting revisions or additions to do so at their earliest convenience. This ensures the Bylaw Committee can review and provide guidance to sponsors and comply with State Law and/or Town Bylaw.

Receipt of Proposals

Upon receipt of proposals, our Committee:

  • Establishes contact with the proposal sponsor.
  • Reviews the proposal, and asks questions to clarify issues.
  • As required by State Law, holds a Public Hearing(s) to address Resident or Town concerns regarding the proposed change.
  • Makes a final recommendation.
  • Presents that recommendation to the Town’s Advisory Committee.
  • Presents recommendations at Town Meeting, as necessary.

In addition, the Committee annually reviews the Town’s General, and Sign Bylaws; recommends and sponsors changes, as necessary.

Guidelines

  1. Guidelines for Residents
  2. Guidelines for Town Boards and Department Heads
  3. Formatting for Bylaw Revisions or Additions

The Committee is committed to assisting in the review of such proposals. Please contact the current Chairperson with any questions that you may have.

Committee Members

Name Title
Eric Grund Chair
Rachel Rivkind Member
Thomas Coogan Member
Fred Freeman Member
Joan Kuhn Member