Seven Executive Sessions in 12 Months. Zero Public Videos. Berwick’s Official Records Raise Questions About Public Access.
A 12-month examination of seven Berwick Select Board executive sessions reveals no corresponding public videos identified, three meetings that began before advertised times, two early executive-session votes, and unexplained gaps in official minutes. The Maine Mirror publishes all 14 agendas and minutes for readers to examine.
Berwick Resident Files Formal Complaint After Select Board Chair Cuts Off Public Comment
A Berwick resident has filed a formal complaint after Select Board Chair Michael Laterreur terminated his public comment during an October 20, 2026 meeting. The complaint cites earlier correspondence, unresolved questions surrounding a September 2025 police department incident, and recurring difficulties accessing public meetings remotely. The Maine Mirror examines the documented timeline and the accountability questions now before the Town.