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Passing the moderator’s gavel in Newfane

By
Deborah Lee Luskin
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 — Issue 745

Town Meeting in March 2024 will be my last as Newfane town moderator. The time has come to hand the gavel to someone new. I will not be seeking reelection.

Town moderator is an elected position with a one-year term. To be on the ballot, candidates for the position must submit a petition with 15 signatures of Newfane voters to the town clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2024.

I thank Newfane voters for allowing me the honor of moderating municipal meetings for the past 16 years, and I'm glad to answer questions about the position for anyone interested.

Deborah Lee Luskin

Williamsville

This letter to the editor was written for The Commons.

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