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A state watchdog agency recently recognized the town of Sutton for using the web to foster government transparency.
Common Cause of Massachusetts released the findings of its annual survey of municipal websites and recognized 181 communities for their web efforts. Sutton was one of 90 municipalities to earn the award with distinction.
“The Internet is an inexpensive channel to get information to residents,” said Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause in the press release announcing the recognition. “Communities that make this information available on the Web are providing an important service to their citizens, and we are ecstatic that we are able to acknowledge them.”
Municipalities who post their governing body’s minutes and an agenda, their budget, their bylaws, and, if applicable, their town meeting warrant and results receive the 2010 e-Government Award. Those who additionally post a year’s archive of minutes and agendas, their calendar, their zoning bylaws, the school committee’s minutes and agenda, and the minutes and agenda for another board or committee receive the award with distinction.
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