There are good things and bad things. If your town doesn't vote via Australian ballot the next day and something important is being voted on at town meeting, a minority of the town can make a really big decision. Most towns are now just using town meeting as a place to discuss issues etc. now. Then again you have the crazies or the people who just want to complain. They can take up tons of time and unless you have a really good moderator, they can get out of hand. In my opinion, I think its a value tradition but holding the vote the next day gives everyone a chance to make their voice heard. It's also a great time to meet your neighbors! In this day and age that isn't always the way things are anymore.