At that point, it’s a question of whether [the] town meeting is a viable way of running town and I think for most towns, it is.

Henniker, N.H., town moderator Cordell Johnstone, regarding the uncertain future of town hall meetings. Many towns temporarily suspended their meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic while others resorted to pre-printed ballots to decide issues. Some residents fear the pandemic workaround may become permanent. (Associated Press — Feb. 26, 2021)