To the Editor:

On Saturday, March 6, the Town of Lovell displayed true Yankee ingenuity!

In deference to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lovell’s Annual Town Meeting was held outside at the town’s recreation field. From the comfort of their cars and trucks, voters listened to the proceedings on their radios and voted by raising either green or red paddles. Only the Select board, the Town Moderator, the Town Clerk, the Tax Collector, and two ballot clerks were required to suffer through the frigid temperatures.

We want to thank those who worked so hard to organize this meeting. In particular, we would like to commend the efforts of Steve Goldsmith, Letitia Genest, Sheri Paulette, Meg Dyer, and Larry Fox. Thanks to them, Lovell voters were able to pass 85 articles in less than three hours.

Town Meetings aren’t usually fun, but this one was. It was well organized, efficient, and painless. Our thanks go to all involved.

Catherine Stone

Peter Wert

Lovell