While Rule 3 gives residents the opportunity to address the Board, once public comment concludes there is no structured opportunity for the Mayor or Aldermen to respond until much later in the meeting, often under New Business, if it happens at all.
Advocates of free speech scored a victory on Tuesday as the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) approved a modification on BMA Rule 3, allowing greater latitude for members of the public during the board’s public participation sessions.
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) will revisit a policy change from last year that put restrictions on signage allowable at BMA meetings.
The following is a summary of public comment from the Feb. 18, 2025 Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, which was brief – just two people signed up to speak. Please e-mail andy@manchesterink.com to correct any errors.
If you live or work in our city, or are impacted by our city, you have a right to speak. And, frankly, we need to hear from you — our city works best when all stakeholders make their opinions known.