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Peabody committee declares small parcels surplus, refers possible sale following applicants' appraisal
Summary
The Legal Affairs Subcommittee declared three small city-owned parcels on Paper Street surplus and referred the matter to Community Development after hearing from Attorney Kelty on behalf of Megan and Michael Lynch; appraisals reported in the transcript exceed the $5,000 threshold that can trigger an RFP.
The Peabody City Legal Affairs Subcommittee voted 5–0 to declare three small city-owned parcels (Map 75, Parcels Lot 12 and 3 and an easement) surplus and to refer the matter to the City Clerk and Community Development to pursue disposal under the city's policy.
Attorney Kelty, representing Megan and Michael Lynch of 10 Stevens Street, asked the committee to make the property available for sale so his clients may rebuild a garage that previously stood on the site. Kelty said the applicants had obtained an appraisal while the file was in committee and raised the procedural question of whether the city should issue an RFP or pursue a direct sale to abutters; he also said the…
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