Select board votes to continue contract with Europa despite liability and licensing concerns
Summary
After debating termination costs, licensing risks and service levels, the board voted to continue its managed services contract with Europa and to deficit‑spend into the next fiscal year if necessary while staff pursue better terms or alternatives.
The select board discussed the town's managed‑services contract with Europa, including potential costs of terminating the agreement early and risks tied to licensing and access to Microsoft services.
Board members noted that if the town stopped paying Europa without a documented release it could owe 50% of the remainder of the contract (one speaker estimated roughly $14,000) and that Europa could change passwords on town‑owned network equipment if payment stopped.
"we would owe them 50% of the remainder of the contract and they could change our our network passwords," one member said, stressing the need for written confirmation of any release terms before attempting to exit the contract.
Another participant urged that, if the board chooses to continue, Europa should provide monthly security reports showing blocked phishing and other incidents so the town can evaluate value. After debate the board voted in favor of continuing the Europa contract and, if needed, deficit‑spending in the coming fiscal year to retain services while the town seeks alternatives.
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