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Select Board supports PUC decision on tower and approves conditional $10,000 attorney retainer
Summary
The board discussed a draft Public Utility Commission decision denying a telecommunications-tower application and voted to place an attorney on retainer (up to a $10,000 donation-funded retainer) should an appeal or further legal action be required.
Members reported the Public Utility Commission's draft decision to deny a tower application, saying the PUC gave "substantial deference" to the town's planning and zoning concerns; the board has 15 days to appeal the draft decision. Committee members indicated they plan to notify the PUC that the town supports the denial and will monitor for any reapplication.
Given the potential for further action, members approved conditionally placing an attorney on retainer for the PUC process; as discussed in the meeting, the retainer amount is $10,000 and would be covered by donations. "They want $10,000 retainer," a member said during the discussion. The board approved the motion to place the attorney on retainer by voice vote and asked staff to proceed with signing paperwork if needed.
