The People v. . Zeyst

The citizens of the several towns in this State, qualified by the Constitution to vote for elective officers, are by law directed annually to assemble and hold town meetings in their respective towns, at such place in each town as the electors thereof, at such meetings, shall, from time to time, appoint; and, when so assembled, are vested with the power to elect various town officers: to direct the raising of money for specified purposes: to make such prudential rules and regulations in relation to various subjects as they may deem proper; and with many other important powers. Certain…