Officials cite state law route for boundary changes but warn arbitration could follow if talks fail
Staff said Vermont statutes provide a clear path to change municipal boundaries and that Vergennes and Panton have consulted lawyers and legislators; if negotiations fail the process could move to arbitration, prolonging and increasing costs.
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City Manager Ron Redmond and other staff told attendees that state law provides a statutory process for municipalities to alter established boundaries. They said legal counsel and legislators had been consulted to ensure a smooth process should the municipalities pursue formal action.
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