Templeton Town by-laws need some work

Article II (2) Town meetings;

Section 4. Notice of every Town meeting shall be given by posting attested copies of the warrant therefore in a public place in each Precinct as directed by the Selectmen not less than seven (7) days before the day fixed for the Annual Town Meeting, and not less than fourteen (14) days before the day fixed for a Special Town Meeting, and notice of said Town Meeting shall be published in a local newspaper and on the town website. Passed 8-31-78, Amended 5-16-13

Article XLIV – Official Town of Templeton Website The Templeton Board of Selectmen shall designate an official Town website, for the official posting of town business, meeting notices, and agendas of all boards, committees and commissions; as well as provide for its maintenance, security, and improvement through a specific budget line item in the fiscal year following the passage of this article. Passed 5-12-04, Approved by A/G 6-9-04, Amended 5-16-13

Article XLV – Posting of Warrants and By-Laws The Templeton Board of Selectmen shall post all By-Laws and Town Meeting Warrants on the official Town website, within 1 business day of posting warrants or within 3 business days following notification of acceptance by the Attorney General of Massachusetts for By-Laws. By-Laws existing prior to the passage of this By-Law shall be posted on the official Town Website by the end of the fiscal year following passage of this article. Passed 5-12-04, Approved by A/G 6-9-04 A

Multiple by-laws for one subject, the posting of town business and meeting notices, Town meeting warrants and one is at beginning of the Town by-laws and the next two are towards the end. There has to be a better way so that it is less confusing and easier for residents to look at. Like so many things in government, it looks as when some issue comes up, something is added without looking at what already exists. Perhaps this is something for citizens petition to repeal, amend or organize the bylaws.

Jeff Bennett