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Nelson Select Board to seek legal opinion on Right-to-Know request
Summary
After reviewing a Right-to-Know request, the Nelson Select Board decided Feb. 18 to seek legal advice before approving or denying the request, saying the scope may exceed the public’s right to access certain information.
The Nelson Select Board decided Feb. 18 to obtain legal advice before approving or denying a Right-to-Know request that members said may exceed the public’s right to access certain information.
Following a review of the request during the meeting, the board concluded the scope of the material requested could include information not subject to disclosure and agreed to consult the town’s legal counsel before taking a formal action. The minutes record no formal motion authorizing counsel, but note the board’s unanimous decision to defer a final determination pending legal guidance.
The decision pauses any approval or denial while legal counsel reviews the request and relevant statutes. The board did not specify a timeline for the opinion; the item may return for action at a subsequent meeting. The next scheduled meeting is Feb. 25, 2026.
