Lee, I would think the Hartford meeting is where the bass organizations would go to testify. The meetings in New Fairfield and New Milford were for us local folks. Maybe DAS knows.
Cajun, the CLA is a bit different than most lake authorities. The CLA was formed by the five towns versus most lake authorities that are formed by grass roots lake communities with the tacit approval of the local town. So the Candlewood Lake associations like Club A testified to the CLA and the elected officials who created the Bill just like fishermen did. In a way, fishermen are better positioned with the CLA because we are one of the groups they have to listen to whereas most lake authorities are independant and don't have to listen to anyone other than maybe local town officials.
Anyway, thats my take on it.