Since 1622, the town meeting has been a uniquely New England contribution to American government.  In today's episode Mr. Lafayette explains the concept of town meeting, who are the participants, and terminology unique to town meeting.  Rene M.Lafayette is an Eighth Grade Civics teacher and also an elected official in his hometown of rural Hubbardston, MA, where he serves a Moderator or presiding officer of the town meeting, the legislative branch of town government.