FrugalFannie
NES Member
Westford Pro 2A meeting tonight, 2/21/2013 at 7:30 at the Westford Sportsmens Club
We will discuss where do we go from here now that the bylaw proposal has been removed.
We will meet two Pro 2A candidates for the Board of Selectmen.
We will discuss where do we go from here now that the bylaw proposal has been removed.
We will meet two Pro 2A candidates for the Board of Selectmen.
Westford Pro 2A video Article 30 - A flawed process - YouTube
Board member Bob Jeffries spreading his lies.
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Al Prescott defending our side
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Thank you to WSC for providing us with a meeting space and thank you to all who showed up.
Call the Selectmen and ask them to remove Article 30.
Please be calm and polite! I have heard numerous times from selectmen that people have been ranting. I understand you're very upset, as am I, but getting upset will not help us at this point.
Suggestion: Pick 1 or 2 points from below and discuss these points. Attack the bylaw, not the people.
- It would ban almost all semiautomatic pistols and rifles, as well as shotguns which could hold more than 5 rounds - these are very common FIREARMS we own which would be banned
- This would do nothing to reduce crime in our town
- It would be an unfair burden on law abiding citizens, regardless of where they reside, who travel through Westford to have to understand our local bylaw
- There has been almost no public discussion on this article unlike the new sign bylaw which has been open to public comment for nearly 2 years!
- There are no studies showing that gun bans reduce violent crime and in fact, areas with the strongest bans (from Chicago to DC to England) violent crime increases after bans are instituted.
- Board of Selectmen did not ask for public input on a CIVIL RIGHTS issue - compared to other issues which were discussed for months before being brought to town meeting (asphalt plant, east boston camps plan, SIGNAGE BYLAW)
KELLY J ROSS CHAIR 978-692-8775
JIM SULLIVAN CLERK 978-692-8248
ANDREA PERANER-SWEET 978-692-7399
VALERIE A WORMELL 978-692-9643
Read the draft of the Warrant Article here:
http://westfordma.gov/pages/governm...ts/2013atm/DRAFT_2013ATMWARRANT_1-23-2013.pdf
Please read the attorney's letter to the town regarding this ban and the recommended changes to the proposed bylaw at www.tinyurl.com/westfordban
email me and I will add you to our 'electronic newsletter' for updates and such. please include your town of residence and a cell phone if you are comfortable with that. Only I will have access to that info. [email protected]
ETA: If you are a concerned resident of Westford please attend any and all town committee meetings you can so you can speak out if this subject comes up. Specifically we should focus on School Committee, Board of Selectmen, and Financial Committee meetings. I will be at all between now and Town Meeting. I usually wear a Patriots hat so introduce yourself if you see me.
MARCH 23RD is TOWN MEETING. We need all pro 2A, registered voters of Westford there to defeat any ridiculous proposal. Bring your family and friends!
ETA: any resident of westford or anyone who can help please email me at [email protected] your contact info. I am the only one who will have access to this info.
This is the BoS meeting from 12/18/2012 when the goal of a bylaw was oiginally put forth. It received almost no discussion.Start watching from 52:10 Westford Community Access Television - Online - Powered by LEIGHTRONIX PEG Central ®
This is the BoS meeting where it was actually accepted as a goal. The chief speaks and it seems as if his input is basically ignored. Start watching from 1:12:00 Westford Community Access Television - Online - Powered by LEIGHTRONIX PEG Central ®
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