To the Editor;
After living here for over 50 years as a summer resident, I recently moved back here full time.
As I love Mattapoisett, I decided to get involved in the local politics to be sure that everything that is done is best for the community.
I have begun to attend the selectman’s meetings and have been appalled to see how the residents that attend are treated. The chairman in particular has no respect for the attendees. At one point during a remark from the audience, he threatened to close down the meeting as he had the authority to do so.
The vote to have 5 selectmen in the future has been passed by a majority vote and has been ruled by our state government. It is final and the law now.
Those who are resisting the will of the people are causing an unnecessary expense of $3500 for a special town meeting on October 4. There can be no change as a result of this meeting. This money could be better used for other town projects.
It is important to show up at this meeting to exercise your right as a town resident.
Do not be intimidated.
Sandy McGowan
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