BERLIN — The recent discussion regarding allegations of bullying in the Berlin schools got heated Monday night with two members of the community being removed from the city council meeting by Police Chief Daniel Buteau.
Berlin residents Ravenmoon Hart and Lori Korzen were removed from the meeting following comments they made after Mayor Paul Grenier closed the first public comment portion of the meeting Monday night, which followed a lengthy discussion during the council’s earlier work session regarding the Berlin schools policy on handling complaints of harassment and bullying.
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