We talk a lot about transparency and accountability in local government, as we should. If you serve in elected or appointed office, people get to question you, disagree with you and criticize your decisions. Eventually, you have to say aye or nay and own that vote. There isn't a middle vote. The vote, though, is…

SOURCES: Despite extensive pecking around, Cluck of the Town has been unable to identify any current proposal, recommendation, or plan to develop Sewataro/Liberty Ledge for housing or other private development. If you have found one, please send it our way at forclucksake@LEGALREDACTION.com. HAVE $500 YOU’RE LOOKING TO SPEND? Before starting a GoFundMe,…

I am writing this as an individual member of the Sudbury Commission on Disability and Sudbury School Committee. These views are my own. Earlier this year, the Sudbury Select Board proclaimed the week of July 20–26 as National Disability Independence Week. That proclamation prompted me to reflect on what Disability Pride Month means…

Four years ago, my family chose Sudbury for its values of inclusion, equity, and collaboration. In our previous town, I fought tirelessly for accessible playgrounds, only to face resistance and even hostility. That experience made me realize just how crucial local elections are in shaping the values of a community. It also made me question…

Disclosure:  I am sharing this opinion as an individual and not as a member of the Sudbury School Committee or member of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability. Last night, approximately 200 children visited the neighborhood of Meadowbrook Circle and Meadowbrook Road to participate in Sudbury’s 2nd Accessible Trick-or-Treat. Neighbors came together to put tables at the…