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Tupper Lake retains town attorney for $26,200 in 2026; scope excludes certain projects
Summary
The board approved a retainer of $26,200 for town legal services in 2026, with exclusions for specified projects and more extensive litigation unless separately contracted.
The Town Board approved a retainer agreement with the town attorney for 2026 for a total sum of $26,200.00 (listed in the transcript as "$26,200.00 ($2,183.33 per month)"). The scope described in the agreement includes consultations with town officials and preparation of routine documents, while excluding some matters (for example, the transcript states services for planning matters related to the Adirondack Club and Resort are not included under this arrangement).
Councilman Tim Larkin moved to retain the attorney; Councilman Owen Littlefield seconded and the motion carried 5–0. The agreement allows either party to terminate with 60 days' written notice and contemplates that more extensive litigation or excluded project work may be contracted separately.
