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Zoom Links to Southampton Town Meetings Seem Destined To Remain

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The Southampton Town Board has been considering ending the use of Zoom to allow people to offer comments at board meetings remotely. But after objections were raised at at public hearing, many of them via Zoom, the proposal appears to have been shelved. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Southampton Town Board has been considering ending the use of Zoom to allow people to offer comments at board meetings remotely. But after objections were raised at at public hearing, many of them via Zoom, the proposal appears to have been shelved. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Southampton Town Board has been considering ending the use of Zoom to allow people to offer comments at board meetings remotely. But after objections were raised at at public hearing, many of them via Zoom, the proposal appears to have been shelved. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Southampton Town Board has been considering ending the use of Zoom to allow people to offer comments at board meetings remotely. But after objections were raised at at public hearing, many of them via Zoom, the proposal appears to have been shelved. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Southampton Town Board has been considering ending the use of Zoom to allow people to offer comments at board meetings remotely. But after objections were raised at at public hearing, many of them via Zoom, the proposal appears to have been shelved. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Southampton Town Board has been considering ending the use of Zoom to allow people to offer comments at board meetings remotely. But after objections were raised at at public hearing, many of them via Zoom, the proposal appears to have been shelved. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The town had been allowing virtual participation in meetings since 2020 but had said that returning to in-person-only comments would allow better engagement with the public. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The town had been allowing virtual participation in meetings since 2020 but had said that returning to in-person-only comments would allow better engagement with the public. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Apr 30, 2025
The Southampton Town Board appears to have shelved plans to eliminate the use of Zoom links that allow residents to interact with board members and offer comments at public hearings... more

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