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Brookline schedules public review of proposed building‑permit fee schedule
Summary
Building official Bentley Herget presented a construction‑cost‑based permit‑fee proposal modeled on neighboring towns; the Selectboard asked for comparisons, public input from contractors and residents, and scheduled further discussion for Jan. 21.
Bentley Herget presented a suggested building permit fee schedule that bases fees on construction cost (e.g., a per‑$1,000 rule) modeled on neighboring towns. He said many municipalities use cost‑of‑construction tables and that relying on contractor‑stated costs is standard practice in peer towns.
Selectboard members asked for comparative research and public comment from contractors and residents. Board members asked Bentley and staff to provide examples from towns such as Chester, New Ipswich, Rindge and Pelham for the Jan. 21 Selectboard meeting so the board can consider a public hearing and final adoption.
No fee schedule was adopted on Dec. 23; the board directed staff to return with comparisons and to publish a public‑hearing notice for January.
