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Commission hears pitches from TG Law and Weiss/White Serota; decides to finalize contract next week
Summary
Two law firms pitched for the town attorney role. TG Law emphasized local government experience and a hands‑on service model; the larger firm stressed bench depth and specialty resources. Commissioners expressed mixed preferences and agreed to a special meeting Sept. 15 to finalize a contract.
The commission heard presentations from two law firms seeking the town attorney role and agreed to finalize terms at a follow‑up meeting next week. Jenna Torsivia representing TG Law emphasized accessibility, a service‑oriented approach and experience with coastal resiliency issues. "We are wildly accessible," she said, noting the firm—s prior government experience and willingness to scale its engagement to the town—s needs.
Representatives from the other firm (presenting attorneys Matt Remenda and David Tolstis) described a larger practice with a deep bench and specialized capabilities in litigation, labor and land‑use matters. That team argued its breadth yields faster, often more cost‑effective service because specialists are available across practice areas.
Commissioners split in their informal preferences: some favored the larger firm for bench depth and experience with coastal municipalities; others preferred the smaller TG Law for its more hands‑on, close‑client approach. The commission directed staff to finalize contract language and scheduled a special meeting for Monday, Sept. 15 to consider adoption of the selected agreement.
