Planning board discusses options to handle developer bond escalation

May 12, 2026

Board members and staff debated whether to build escalation contingencies into bonds or require higher upfront contingencies after counsel signaled complexity; members expressed caution about reducing bonds without stricter upfront protections.

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The New Boston Planning Board discussed how to handle developer bond escalation and contingency language for long‑running projects, amid concerns about the town’s ability to secure funds if costs rise over time.

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