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For legislators, virtual meetings and social media have been helpful ways to connect with constituents since COVID-19 struck 10 months ago.
But the absence of face-to-face interaction - during events, office hours or on the street -has wiped out the important interactions that tend to shape lawmakers actions.
“There’s nothing to go to. You’re trying to keep up with people and things going on in the district. But it’s not as easy as people might think,” said state Rep. Peter J. Durant, R-Spencer.
Durant points to Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School’s annual springtime chili cookoff as a key event for him, attended by hundreds. Such events are when he hears directly from people he might not otherwise connect with.
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Shrewsbury letter to the editor. (Shutterstock)
The following is a letter to the editor written by Theresa Flynn announcing her candidacy for Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, email samantha.mercado@patch.
Theresa Flynn has announced that she will run for the Board of Selectmen in the upcoming May 4, 2021 municipal election. Current Shrewsbury Selectman Jim Kane is running for Town Moderator and therefore will not be seeking a fifth term as Selectman.
Fellow residents and community advocates Jean Campaniello, Mary Beth Daly, Michael Hale and Roop Kaur are supporting Flynn s candidacy as co-chairs of her campaign.