On Monday 7-13 before the regularly scheduled selectmen's meeting, there was a public hearing to renew the license of a local establishment. Less than 40 citizens were allowed in; another 25 were left out in the parking lot.
By choosing to hold the hearing and then the meeting in such a small space (for reasons not given, no matter who asked the question), did certain selectmen limit the public's constitutional right to assemble?
The public: Do we matter? Who should expect to be served here? How are certain selectmen justified in making decisions outside of public view? Is there any acceptable reason for cutting off citizens' comments with "Nope!" and "You're done!" and "Sit down!" and "I'll have you removed!"
