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Manager: lawsuit filed over access; town pursuing code compliance at 13 Spruce Street

Town of Manchester Selectboard · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Town Manager Scott Murphy told the Selectboard a property owner has filed a lawsuit requesting additional access and the town is also pursuing public-safety ordinance concerns at 13 Spruce Street; Attorney Bob Fisher will represent the town due to a conflict for the previous attorney.

Town Manager Scott Murphy informed the Selectboard that a residential property owner has filed a lawsuit seeking more than one access. "A lawsuit has been filed by a residential property owner requesting more than one access," Murphy said, and he told the board that Attorney Merrill Bent has a conflict and Attorney Bob Fisher will handle the case for the town.

Murphy also briefed the board on a separate public-safety matter at 13 Spruce Street. Health Officer Peter Brabazon reported there were no serious health violations but there may be violations of the public-safety ordinance; the town has sent a letter to the homeowner and plans to work with them to improve the situation. Murphy described both items as ongoing matters that could require legal and administrative follow-up.