concept   town meetings
culture   United States
statement   Town meetings in the United States, particularly in New England, are a traditional form of direct democracy where citizens come together to discuss and vote on local issues and budgets.

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1 town meetings United States Town meetings are a common form of local government participation and decision-making in the United States, particularly in New England. 1
2 town meetings United States Town meetings are a common form of direct democracy in many New England states, where citizens come together to discuss and vote on local issues. 1
3 town meetings United States Town meetings are a common form of democratic governance in New England, where citizens gather to discuss and vote on local issues and budgets. 1
4 town meetings United States Town meetings are a traditional form of direct democracy, where local residents gather to discuss and vote on town issues and budgets. 1
5 town meetings United States Town meetings are a tradition in New England, where residents gather to participate in direct democracy by voting on local issues and budgets. 1