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The council reviewed procedures for the March 4 Special Town Meeting on Belmont Center rezoning, including five amendments under Article 2 and seven under Article 3. The Moderator said the three-minute speaking limit would apply equally to all Town Meeting Members, while the council discussed possible changes to participation, accessibility, and meeting procedures.
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The council did not approve a change to speaking times, but discussed whether all Town Meeting Members should receive five minutes instead of three. Members also supported clearer explanations of motions and votes, plain-language article summaries, improved remote participation, and possible captions and visual voting cues. No prior meeting minutes were approved.
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