Morgan Town Meeting. Beavers, energy upgrades, a quiet mic

by Gabrielle Gervais

MORGAN — “This is a very quiet group,” Town Moderator Kathy Austin joked with the generally hushed crowd of about 40 townspeople gathered in Morgan on Monday evening. “I have a gavel but I don’t think I’ll need it.”

Ahead of the meeting, pleasant greetings helped warm folks coming in from the frigid weather.  As Morgan neighbors trickled into the E. Taylor Hatton Elementary School building, they engaged in catch-up conversations, shared smiles and plenty of hugs.

By the door, Circle of Friends was set up with a raffle for a beautiful homemade quilt.  They’ve been making a difference locally for over 50 years, raising over $6,000 for food banks, libraries, animal shelters, and other organizations in the area.

Right on schedule, Ms. Austin kicked things off with opening remarks at 6 p.m. Of course, there was a minor technical difficulty to start.

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