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Council asks town attorney to explain volunteer liability coverage after split vote
Summary
The Council directed the Town Attorney to provide a written explanation of liability coverage for volunteers. The motion passed 3-1 with two abstentions; Warfield and Grisham recorded as abstaining.
Councilmember Barbara Raimondo moved that the Town Attorney provide a written explanation of liability coverage for volunteers; Nick Patrone seconded. The motion passed with three votes in favor, one against, and two abstentions (Mary Warfield and Kriss Grisham).
Mayor Compton stated that volunteers acting under Council direction are agents of the town and are covered for liabilities arising from volunteer activities. The written explanation requested from the Town Attorney is intended to clarify the scope of coverage and reassure volunteers and event organizers about indemnity and insurance.
The Council did not adopt specific policy changes at this meeting; the action directs staff and legal counsel to produce a written explanation for distribution to council members and interested residents.
