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March 09, 2007
Hear ye, village residents
Part of what makes the village of Mariemont unique from surrounding communities is the government format it maintains.
The village still holds an annual town meeting where everyone gathers in a designated meeting place to ask questions, raise issues, listen to addresses from prominent pillars from within the community and hear what their elected leader has to say about the decisions of the past year and what the community hopes to accomplish in the following year.
There is even a town crier who announces the start of the meeting by wearing a white wig and clanging the town bell.
Very few communities in the United States still maintain the centuries-old tradition, and Mariemont's town meeting is an integral part of the village's history and character.
On Sunday, March 11th at 1:00 p.m., the annual Town Meeting will be held at the Mariemont Elementary School.
"All residents are encouraged to take part in this very important event," Mayor Dan Policastro said in his mayor's report to the village. "It is a great way for residents who have recently moved to the Village to learn about Mariemont."
This year, elections will be held for Council seats in both District One and District Five. In addition, there will be elections for the positions of Clerk and
Mayor.
Posted by johnston at March 9, 2007 11:52 AM