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Millbury Planning Board Faces Attorney General Review Over Claims Of Silencing Public Debate
Millbury Planning Board and town faces major transparency crisis. Read the summary of the formal Open Meeting Law complaint appeal against the Millbury Planning Board Chair Bruce Devault for allegedly silencing public comment. Find out why residents are demanding an Attorney General review, mandatory board training, and new, fair public comment rules after the Board seemingly "rubber-stamped" its defense.
Silenced For Speaking Out: A Violation Of Open Meeting Law And Free Speech
Millbury Planning Board Chairman Bruce DeVault is accused of violating the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law by silencing a resident at a public meeting. This alleged act of viewpoint discrimination, which occurred during a meeting to address a prior Open Meeting Law complaint, raises serious concerns about transparency and accountability in Millbury's local government. Learn why this incident puts the town at risk of costly civil rights lawsuits and what residents can do to demand change. Discover the full story and find out how you can join the movement for transparency.
Ongoing And Systemic Violations Of The Massachusetts Public Records Law And Open Meeting Law
Town of Millbury is served with Open Meeting Law Complaint. When government employees ignore Public Records and Open Meeting Laws, it blocks transparency, reduces public trust, and discourages civic engagement. Learn how noncompliance harms resident participation and weakens democracy at the local level.