Social and Racial Equity Committee

Social and Racial Equity Committee

Meeting Agenda Jan. 24, 2024

6:00 pm, Town Hall

New Item for Discussion:

Discussion of the “Indian Statue” located on Route One with members of a local group looking for our advice and support to have the statue removed.

Continued discussion on the following: Update on housing issues:

Review of recent (01/17/24) presentation regarding Tedford housing initiative in Brunswick.  Brian’s suggestion for Town Council action.

Review ongoing discussions of the town council and others (e.g. developments on 22 Main Street and Depot Street, and the Housing Trust projects).

Update on the status of our proposed anti-graffiti ordinance.

Update on signage and branding for Freeport (related to countering past racist and anti-Semitic incidents).  Possible option presented by Howie Berger.

Other?

“Our community is welcoming and NOWHERE in our community values is there any room for racist actions or offensive graffiti and images of HATE.”