As part of our coverage of the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 8, Tewksbury Patch will be running a live blog chat and invite you to be an active part of the discussion.

We'll start the chat at 6:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the Special Town Meeting is scheduled to start. We will continue the chat after the meeting concludes to get your reactions and comments.

Here is the best part!!!

You can participate in the live chat whether you are at home or if you are in attendance at the Special Town Meeting at Tewksbury High.

Home: As with any live chats, just log on to tewksbury.patch.com, click on the chat and join in.

At The Meeting: Download the Coverit Live app on your I-Phone, click on "Live Listings" then click on "Tewksbury Special Town Meeting" and you can comment on the meeting, share photos and vid clips, right from your seat in the gym!!

This promises to be one of the most important town meetings in recent memory. Literally, the future direction of town government in Tewksbury will be decided. Don't miss your chance to vote and don't miss your chance to be part of the discussion.

Again. we'll be launching the chat at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 8 and we will continue the chat after the meeting for your reactions.

If you have any questions on how to log in or how to participate in the chat, contact editor Bill Gilman at williamg@patch.com