Public comment surfaces deep divisions over development, due process and town identity

Aug 6, 2025

More than 50 members of the public spoke at the meeting, with dozens addressing the Boukhart Farm rezoning: many praised the developer's preservation commitments while others accused the council and staff of secret meetings, process failures and potential conflicts of interest.

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The public comment portion of the Aug. 5 meeting ran for several hours and produced a wide range of views about growth, governance and the city's character.

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