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Select Board authorizes legal review of old Town Hall deed and associated documents

Select Board (Town of Hampden) · March 19, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to authorize the town’s legal counsel and administrator to review the deed, town-warrant and other documents tied to the former Town Hall at 625 Main Street to confirm covenants or restrictions before any preservation or demolition decisions.

The Select Board moved and voted to authorize town legal counsel, working with the town administrator, to review deed records, warrant materials and other documents related to the former Town Hall building at 625 Main Street to ensure there are no covenants or restrictions that would limit demolition or reuse.

The Chair framed the request as due diligence requested by the Old Town Hall study committee. Members noted that if legal encumbrances exist they could affect the committee’s options and any subsequent decisions about the building’s future. The board directed the administrator to share relevant documents with counsel and asked for the review to be completed promptly.

The motion passed by voice vote.