By Carol Britton Meyer

Following the signing of the Aug. 31 special town meeting warrant Wednesday night, the select board is ramping up its efforts to ensure that citizens planning to attend are fully informed about all 10 articles.

This is especially important in light of the short timeframe the board had in which to call the meeting in response to the filing of a citizens’ petition.

Outreach plans include a recording by Hull Community Television next week of an information session featuring Town Moderator George Boylen talking with proponents of the warrant articles to educate voters about the issues involved. Replays will be aired leading up to the meeting.

The board will also hold a remote public meeting Tuesday, Aug. 29 (time to be announced), to review and discuss the warrant articles. This will be an opportunity for citizens to ask questions and to make comments.

At that time, the board may decide to support or not support the article. There were mixed feelings as to whether the board should take a stand for or against any of them.

While member Jason McCann doesn’t think the board should make recommendations on the warrant articles, fellow board member Irwin Nesoff holds a different view.

“Citizens have the right to hear our opinions,” he said.

It was noted that whether or not the board takes a position, its members are free to share their opinions about warrant articles at the special town meeting, speaking as residents.