Committee debate over legal‑services RFP highlights procurement questions

Apr 15, 2026

The committee considered awarding its legal‑services RFP to Mary Ann Carroll; several members raised concerns that distribution and vendor solicitation may have been limited, while supporters said Carroll specializes in school‑committee representation. The board voted after extended discussion.

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The Newport School Committee debated whether to award an RFP for school‑committee legal services to Mary Ann Carroll, with multiple members raising procedural concerns about outreach and scope.

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