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Councilors press for more transparency on land purchases and stricter adherence to bidding rules
Summary
Discussion covered confidentiality in purchase‑and‑sale negotiations, limited available funds for large land buys, and concerns that the town’s purchasing policy and bid outreach are not always followed; DPW updated SOPs to email past bidders to broaden solicitation.
Councilors used the retreat to air concerns about the town’s purchasing practices and transparency around land purchases and bids.
On land acquisition, members recalled the South River Road purchase and debated whether the council should proactively seek parcels or publicly invite input before confidential negotiations. Several councilors favored holding public hearings for major purchases even if the charter…
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