Form of Government Study Committee approves prior meeting minutes
Form of Government Study Committee · Meeting of January 20, 2026
SHREWSBURY — The Form of Government Study Committee advanced work on a public survey and governance structure review. Chair Michael Burns oversaw approval of prior meeting minutes via voice vote, with Dadene Gonet abstaining on the January 5 minutes. The Committee refined a draft public survey on governance and discussed promotional strategies including social media, newsletters, print-outs, and in-person outreach at businesses, the Senior Center, and faith-based organizations.
Benjamin Rudolf reported that a subgroup had prioritized examination of transitioning to a unified Town Charter, requesting an updated organizational chart from Town staff and flagging the treatment of current amendments to existing legislation. The Committee discussed the risks of over-codification and scheduled a presentation on charter options for February 2.
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Source: the Form of Government Study Committee meeting of January 20, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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