LETTER Re: Weekapaug Fire District's Website Transparency

Document Date: September 20, 2023

Resolved: As of November, 2023, the Weekapaug Fire District opened their website to the public without any login requirements.

This letter, sent to the Weekapaug Fire District Administrative Assistant, requests changes to their website, which requires logging in via a personal email address or a third-party website.

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