Site walk machinations needs some sunshine

Clearly the activities of Morristown Development Review Board and zoning administrator Todd Thomas need some disinfecting after approving the gravel extraction and other recent decisions. (“Site walk strategy sidesteps public meeting statute,” March 30, 2023)

Morristown has the capacity for much needed growth, particularly in housing, but that growth should be subject to an open approval process.

Avoiding a quorum to sidestep the open meeting law is the type of action voters reacted to in rejecting the budget, voting out a longtime incumbent selectman and the clear statement against the sidewalk appropriation. This gravel extraction ruling, along with other recent actions reek of backroom dealings and the good old boys’ network. To re-use the quote of Maya Angelou cited by supporters of the project, “If you don’t like something, change it.”

I hope the new Morristown Selectboard listens to that advice.

Brian Norder

Morrisville