This shout-out in a Kittery Point, ME article is kinda funny…

While asking for ideas and specific issues from all involved, Abercrombie also gave examples of what he called “classic mistakes” residents and town officials make, such as not trusting the town’s process or assuming that a small number of residents turning out for a meeting means the citizenry at large is happy.

Abercrombie also said that some conflict can be a good thing. As an example, he spoke of a number of divisive projects in the town of Decatur, Ga., where residents brought energy and passion based on their individual viewpoints and eventually poured that same energy into improving the community.

Sometimes in the midst of these conflicts, its easy to lose sight of previous accomplishments.