Who's really doing the posturing?
While watching the Selectmen's Budget Hearing last night, I was appalled by Chartrand's insult of former Selectman Ferraro, accusing Ferraro of "posturing."
This coming from the selectman who didn't want to offend either side in the dam removal debate, so he said he "needed more time," even though he and the other Board members had had more than six months to study the report; this coming from the selectman who tried to curry favor from his base by posturing at every hearing on the Gun Club; this coming from the selectman who is the inspiration behind the new drinking game in town: every time Chartrand thanks the Town Manager or Town staff, you have to take a drink. (Consequently, there are a lot of inebriated voters sitting at home after every selectmen's meeting.)
How long will it take for the voters to wake up to this charade? Chartrand has made it known that he will seek re-election. He has also expressed his distrust for the voters by wanting to take away their right to vote on the Town's budget, on warrant articles and on zoning changes. He is part of the small group of people that know what's best for the rest of us and we should just shut up and stay home.
Do the majority of voters agree with him?
You mean the dam where we were sure to get a grant and now have to pony up over $1M?
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DeleteSelectman Chartrand's behavior is appalling. He thinks nothing of trashing those who disagree with his views whether they be fellow Board members or a town citizen. His haughty demeanor is insulting to those who spend their time to dig out facts and present them at public comment. He does not deserve re-election as he only serves his own interests and not those of the majority of Exeter residents. He needs to be replaced so that civility can be brought to the Board.
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