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Council presses to resolve town legal services quickly; directs small negotiation team to finalize terms
Summary
After debating in‑house versus outside counsel and compensation/contract terms, the council asked a small negotiating team to work with the candidate and the town attorney to produce a recommended contract for council consideration. Multiple special meeting dates were discussed to complete interviews and a vote before the budget process advanced.
Town attorney services were a central topic during the July 1 meeting. Council members debated whether to hire an in‑house town attorney or continue with outside legal firms. Candidate Jeff (name used in the meeting) discussed compensation and term preferences; he said he expected a multiyear contract. Several council members expressed concern about cost increases in recent years and proposed either hiring a firm or creating a…
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