The first meeting of an alcohol task force Wednesday focused on connecting with youths instead of “preaching” at them.
Nine residents attended the meeting in the assembly chambers as a follow-up to an Aug. 31 town hall that addressed alcohol abuse and misuse in Haines.
Police chief Gary Lowe again facilitated the meeting, along with officer Cassandra McEwen. He said about 20 people signed up for the task force, but several were unable to attend…
