Public Comment Policy

At a glance

• What: A written policy governing public comment at Board of Selectmen meetings, drafted by the town's law firm KP Law.
• Where it stands: Adopted July 21, 2026 by a 4-0 vote (one member absent).
• Next: The Chair reviewed the policy aloud at the start of public comment on August 4.

Detail

• July 7: Cornacchioli discussed public comment procedures and Chairman Eul stressed the importance of public comment.
• July 21: Rheault moved adoption of the policy as provided by KP Law, seconded by Boyda. Passed unanimously, 4 yes, 1 absent (Davis).
• August 4: The Chair opened public comment by reviewing the policy and inviting comment on matters within the Board's jurisdiction.

Sources

• Board of Selectmen minutes, July 7, 2026 (read from a scanned document): https://www.oxfordma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1494
• Board of Selectmen minutes, July 21, 2026 (read from a scanned document): https://www.oxfordma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-1507
• Board of Selectmen minutes, August 4, 2026 (read from a scanned document): https://www.oxfordma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-1511

Log

2026-08-04 - Board of Selectmen

Chair reviewed the policy before public comment.

2026-07-21 - Board of Selectmen

Policy adopted 4-0.

2026-07-07 - Board of Selectmen

Public comment procedures discussed by Cornacchioli and Eul.