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Town counsel engagement and legal fees reviewed; board says town-wide legal review supports current approach
Summary
Commissioners reviewed the legal-services budget and staffing posture; staff said the FY26 request reflects historical billing and an hourly-rate increase, and commissioners said they support frequent legal review of contracts and land-record matters.
The board discussed the legal-services line in the tentative FY2026 budget, noting contract-rate changes and the difficulty of forecasting legal costs.
Lisa told commissioners the legal-services account is challenging to budget because work varies widely by year; the FY26 budget includes a rate increase for the primary firm (from $275 to $300 per…
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