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Town counsel to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint over Stephen Palmer Building agreement

Select Board, Town of Needham · November 26, 2025
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Summary

The Select Board authorized town counsel to prepare a written response to an Open Meeting Law complaint about whether tenant relocation benefits tied to a Stephen Palmer Building agreement were discussed properly in open session; town counsel said the complaint did not disclose an OML violation and will prepare a defense.

The Needham Select Board on Nov. 25 authorized town counsel to prepare and submit a written response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed Nov. 12 by a resident concerning the board’s handling of tenant relocation benefits tied to an agreement with Stephen Palmer Associates.

Town counsel Chris Heap summarized the complaint, which took issue with the process and whether a $10,000…

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