they are cavemen.....

Banning texting and blackberrys is just another example of strong arming the residents by dictating as opposed to discussing and communicating. This town board best contact Mr. Freeman for the guidelines regarding Freedom Of Information rules.

Is rotterdam's town board going to ban reporters from texting? It's done globally DAILY........but banned in rotterdam???????

It appears that rotterdamians can still bring in video and voice recording devices as well as laptops and iPADS......just not blackberry's?????

It'll never fly!! They should have contacted Mr. Freeman first.

Common sense........turn the ringer off on your cell phones.

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Banning texting and blackberrys is just another example of strong arming the residents by dictating as opposed to discussing and communicating. This town board best contact Mr. Freeman for the guidelines regarding Freedom Of Information rules.

Is rotterdam's town board going to ban reporters from texting? It's done globally DAILY........but banned in rotterdam???????

It appears that rotterdamians can still bring in video and voice recording devices as well as laptops and iPADS......just not blackberry's?????

It'll never fly!! They should have contacted Mr. Freeman first.

Common sense........turn the ringer off on your cell phones.

this ain't The Lion King at Proctors.....IT'S A PUBLIC,,,PUBLIC,,,,PUBLIC...OPEN OPEN OPEN....MEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

already they lose........

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this ain't The Lion King at Proctors.....IT'S A PUBLIC,,,PUBLIC,,,,PUBLIC...OPEN OPEN OPEN....MEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

already they lose........

EXACTLY!!!!

It is ludicrous to ban texting during a public meeting.     It may be okay to ask that people turn their cell phones off -- so as not to interrupt the meeting.  But there are reasons why people may need a cell phone on during the meeting -- as an example -- what if there is an emergency at home and someone is trying to get a hold of a person at the meeting ????????????    

I intend to keep my cell phone on during the meeting.    I have never actually used the texting feature -- but maybe this is a good time to start.

Der are vays to find out whose texting during the meetings and dey vill be reported to the SS for re-education.

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Der are vays to find out whose texting during the meetings and dey vill be reported to the SS for re-education.

If the meetings keep going for several hours -- as has been the case this past year -- would they get upset if we brought some playing cards and had a card game to pass the time ???????????????

No gum chewing
No running in the halls
Throwing food or other materials is prohibited.
You may not cut in line or save places.
No peanut products are allowed due to allergies.
NAPS PROMPTY BEGIN AT 7:05 PM. for the Supervisor, after the Pledge of Allegiance.
Obey all rules and regulations, including those forbidding the use of drugs, alcohol,
cigarettes or disruptive behavior.
Develop personal standards of conduct that reflect morals and behavior, and
refrain from use of inappropriate language, verbal threats, and sexual behavior
(including touching, gestures, writing, and immodest or inappropriate dress).
Speak in a well-modulated tone of voice (or just speak in a language we can understand).
If a BOARD MEMBER has a chronic illness such as a condition that warrants frequent use of the bathroom,
it is the board member's responsibility to notify the residents in writing so that we are aware of the condition.
Listen to others, especially to those who are right!
Cooperate with your group, or just cooperate....period.
Respect all ideas given and do not criticize anybody's ideas or thoughts.

Words to chuckle and live by!

My question to the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor is how come EVERYONE who take the trouble to go down to Town Hall and attend the Town Board meeting  isn't allowed to be a part of the Town Board ??????????????

Why only 5 members of the Town Board ???

Lets submit a resolution and expand the Town Board to 100 or 200 or however many people show up.

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My question to the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor is how come EVERYONE who take the trouble to go down to Town Hall and attend the Town Board meeting  isn't allowed to be a part of the Town Board ??????????????

Why only 5 members of the Town Board ???

Lets submit a resolution and expand the Town Board to 100 or 200 or however many people show up.

Gotta say.......good one!

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

It is ludicrous to ban texting during a public meeting.     It may be okay to ask that people turn their cell phones off -- so as not to interrupt the meeting.  But there are reasons why people may need a cell phone on during the meeting -- as an example -- what if there is an emergency at home and someone is trying to get a hold of a person at the meeting ????????????    

I intend to keep my cell phone on during the meeting.    I have never actually used the texting feature -- but maybe this is a good time to start.

YOU BETCHA!!!! and we could all wear red shirts.....

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YOU BETCHA!!!! and we could all wear red shirts.....

The Czar and his Commissar would probably prefer that the peasants wore the work uniforms given to those imprisoned in the gulags.

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The Czar and his Commissar would probably prefer that the peasants wore the work uniforms given to those imprisoned in the gulags.

that would also work.....or....we could all wear arm floaties kids use when swimming.....

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

It is ludicrous to ban texting during a public meeting.     It may be okay to ask that people turn their cell phones off -- so as not to interrupt the meeting.  But there are reasons why people may need a cell phone on during the meeting -- as an example -- what if there is an emergency at home and someone is trying to get a hold of a person at the meeting ????????????    

I intend to keep my cell phone on during the meeting.    I have never actually used the texting feature -- but maybe this is a good time to start.

I agree, and you never know what's going to happen.  In fact, that's the reason that the cell phone was originally invented, so people could find out what was going on when they weren't at home.  

I will turn my ringer off, or turn my blackberry to "stun" (vibrate), but I will not be singled out to not be able to use my phone in a public forum.  Maybe they didn't like the way news was getting out before they had a chance to rewrite it?  Was it my (or others) posting of things that were happening at previous meetings before the meeting had ended?  If so, then what reason would you have to stop people from finding out what was happening in the meeting?  They already don't bring the DVD down to put on the appropriate channel (something they no longer pay the videographer to do, hence the reason it hasn't been getting updated in a timely manner since at least September).  

By the way, does anyone know what the current contract is with the videographer?  I was talking to him before / after a recent meeting and I know costs have gone up for him.  I suggested that instead of a flat fee, he charge per hour.  I didn't state to raise his rates, but stated that if he considered the normal payment for up to 2 hours of work (which was more than any meetings went prior to the current administration), then divide the per meeting cost by 2 and change the contract to a per hour, making sure he get paid for additional hours behind the camera.  

If anyone would like me to text to them what is happening at the meeting, please feel free to send me your phone number to text to.

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If anyone would like me to text to them what is happening at the meeting, please feel free to send me your phone number to text to.

we should tweet to channel 6/10/13/9 and fox.........