This webinar reviews how to conduct meetings that promote civil public discourse by developing meeting rules, anticipating contentious issues, creating a climate for respectful deliberation, and managing disruptive behavior. Recommended audience: Town moderators, select board members

• Promoting Civil Discourse at Town Meeting presentation (3M PDF)
• Promoting Civil Discourse at Town Meeting second presentation (490K PDF)

Speakers:
• Carmin Reiss, Concord Town Moderator, and Massachusetts Moderators Association President
• Alan Foulds, Reading Town Moderator
• Mark DiSalvo, North Andover Town Moderator
• Rebecca Townsend, Longmeadow Town Moderator