Under a backlash that First Amendment rights may be violated, the Winslow Town Council, still approved new restrictions on public comments during public meetings.
According to CBS 13 WGME, the council voted 4-1 to adopt a policy that limits the public comment period to 30 minutes total, with each speaker capped at three minutes. Residents must also stick to agenda items. Any off-topic remarks are no longer permitted.
You can read the new resolution HERE.
The Winslow Town Council has approved new restrictions on how, and when, residents can address their elected officials during public meetings, prompting warnings from First Amendment advocates about the impact on free speech. https://t.co/ijED8Hhxlk
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) September 9, 2025
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