WELCOME

Welcome to the Moderator's page!  This page is intended to assist the voters in East Longmeadow in participating in the most "democratic" form of government in the United States -- the Town Meeting.  Given the importance of Town Meeting, it's very important for the residents of East Longmeadow to know how Town Meeting works so that they can make informed decisions in the legislative process by which East Longmeadow is run. 

Copies of a DVD called "Town Meeting and You", produced in 2007 by the Massachusetts Moderators Association, are available at the Library. This half-hour video provides some history of Town Meetings in Massachusetts and explains such things as the warrant for a meeting, how motions are made or amended and other procedural guides. I hope to have it broadcast on ELCAT a week or two before each Town Meeting.

2007 October 15th Special Town Meeting Warrant

2007 Town Meeting Warrant

TOWN MEETING - IN GENERAL

ANNUAL AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS

EAST LONGMEADOW'S TOWN MEETING

OTHER RESOURCES

PROCEDURES FOR PUTTING ARTICLES ON THE WARRANT

RULES COMMITTEE – RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSION

It is my intention to have a "Moderator's Presentation" on ELCAT prior to any Town Meeting, describing the articles included on the warrant and any procedure details relating to those articles.  Any citizen who has questions about Town Meeting procedures is encouraged to contact me at home (525 1249) or at my office (737 1131).  Also, suggestions on how to improve this web page are also welcomed.

James B. Sheils

Town Moderator