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Select Board rescinds March approval to create Real Property Asset Board, asks staff for inventory and options

5767021 · September 10, 2025
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Summary

After debate about public vs. confidential review of town-owned and prospective properties, the Select Board rescinded its earlier vote to form a Real Property Asset Board and asked staff to compile a consolidated inventory and options for how to proceed.

The Select Board on Tuesday voted to rescind an earlier March vote that had approved a charge and initial slate of members for a proposed Real Property Asset Board. The decision followed concerns that a standing public board tasked with identifying acquisition targets and discussing town property strategy could inadvertently publicize potential purchases and hamper negotiations. Director of Planning and Community Development Kara Bruton told the Select Board that the original charge mixed one-time tasks (policy…

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