I can't tell you the number of times I've heard that comment from concerned residents. The answer is simple: you weren't paying attention. Now that's not to say it's all your fault. I know life is busy: work, family, ferrying kids around. Not much time for anything else.
Think about it. Elected and appointed officials working in a vacuum. Not the best environment for cultivating great governance. When you leave us alone in Town Hall a very basic and valuable component of democracy is lost: public input.
And a phenomena occurs: Town Hall becomes an Ivory Tower. Those on the inside and those on the outside. Sometimes those on the inside forget they're there to do the 'people's business'. Sometimes they think they know better than the public what is best for our community. If you don't tell us differently, how are we to know. It's up to you to keep our feet grounded in reality and hold us accountable.
Cohasset has many intelligent, talented individuals who could offer their expertise and make a difference. It doesn't mean you have to run for office. You can be appointed to a committee.
Still too much commitment? Attend a meeting. Trust me, you'll be noticed. Nobody attends meetings. I know because I do. Call us. Email us. Let your voice be heard.
It's a fine line between leadership and dictatorship. The difference is you.
