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Board erupts over alleged unilateral changes and delays in stamping resolutions
Summary
A heated exchange erupted after a board member accused another official of changing and withholding finalized resolutions; members demanded a list of unstamped resolutions, directed that stamping be handled by the town clerk, and traded accusations about motives and procedural violations.
A lengthy and contentious exchange focused on whether final, stamped versions of board resolutions had been altered or withheld after board approval. One board member demanded a list of resolutions that remain unstamped and directed that stamping responsibility be returned to the town clerk, insisting stamping be completed within five days of approval.
Several members accused another official of changing the wording of resolutions after votes and of withholding documents, with strong language and mutual accusations that the disputes were intended to distract from other town matters, including a pending forensic audit. The accused member denied unilateral changes and said there are legitimate reasons for holding certain documents (for example, missing background material or technical issues) and pledged to ask the town attorney for a list and clarification.
The board agreed to request a list of unstamped resolutions and asked the town attorney to explain the stamping process and any reasons for withholding or amending documents. No formal sanctions or personnel actions were taken; the dispute remains unresolved and board members urged that future changes be made openly and with board approval.
