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Article: Editor's note: This is the first in a series of [Derived Headline]
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- New Haven Register
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- October 7, 2007
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Editor's note: This is the first in a series of occasional
stories profiling individuals and grassroots groups trying to make a
difference in government, public policy or their communities. The
Register welcomes suggestions on people to highlight in the future.
Call reporter Angela Carter at 789-5614 or e-mail
acarter@nhregister.com.
The Board of Aldermen's review of the city budget started out
this year with the usual workshops featuring city departments and
public hearings for citizen comment.
But then something unusual happened.
Residents came out to observe the process and give testimony, but
a small group of them went three steps further.
They started to meet with each other regularly. ...