Residents press council on fairness, process and a perceived cover-up in permitting error
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Multiple residents and a written email raised concerns that the town drafting a variance on behalf of the applicant creates a perception of favoritism; commenters urged transparent answers and suggested tabling the request until the applicant submits paperwork.
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During public comment at the Dec. 23 special meeting, several residents questioned whether the town's process was appropriate when a permit error was discovered and a variance was drafted by town staff instead of initiated by the applicant.
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