Seymour examining issue of board meeting teleconferencing

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR — When someone is elected to serve on a board or commission, is it OK for them to attend a meeting via their cellphone or other form of teleconferencing?
Some say “no way.” Others think it’s fine. And town officials have decided to establish some rules governing the use of telecommunication devices.
The Board of Selectmen recently named a subcommittee, comprised of Selectmen Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Karen Stanek and Gary Bruce, to tackle the issue. The committee is expected to have a recommendation at the selectmen’s April 17 meeting. A vote on the matter then could come in May.


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