Letters: Call for more transparency in Barnstable zoning process
The Barnstable Patriot Town of Barnstable officials have demonstrated an ability to communicate with and involve citizens—when they want to. The Town Council’s website subpage is up-to-date with meeting agendas and minutes. Last week, a press release sought public comment on a trail extension before the town develops any plans; this resulted in an article in the local paper. The Town has a weekly newsletter and shares regularly on Facebook. But residential zoning issues are an exception. This fall, for example, the Town Council’s ad hoc Zoning Subcommittee met three times to discuss a ...
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