Mayor John Moak has sent a letter out to the Newburyport City Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Historic Commission to come to City Hall on Monday night August 7, 2006 from 6-8 PM in City Council chambers to meet the proposed Planning Director, Christopher Ryan.

As I understand it this meeting, by law, must be open to the public but not necessarily open to public comment. (The meeting is not posted, at least not on the City’s website.)

So I guess that means folks, if you are curious, you too can show up at the City Council chambers and at least take a peek at Christopher Ryan…whether you will be able to say “hello” or not who knows.

My guess would be that if you have questions and public comments are not allowed, one of the City Councilors or one of the members of the various boards and commissions would be happy to ask them for you.

The Newburyport City Council will vote on the appointment for Planning Director on the following Monday, August 14, 2006 at their regularly scheduled meeting.

Mary Eaton
Newburyport

(Editor’s Note: This meeting did appear in Monday’s Newburyport Daily News, August 7, 2006, so it is posted. Good for Mayor Moak. It is a “Open House to meet new Planning Director Chris R. Ryan, City Hall, 6 p.m.”

The “Central Water Focus Group” is also posted. That is this Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the police station. Again, good for Mayor Moak.)