Selectboard resists paying GGV invoice overage for Common School work

May 11, 2026

The Selectboard was told GGV's final invoice for architectural planning exceeded the contracted 'do not exceed' amount without prior notice; the board said it will hold GGV to the contracted price and not pass the full overage to taxpayers.

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The Common School planning group reported that GGV's final invoice exceeded the contract's 'do not exceed' amount without prior discussion with the town. Committee members praised GGV's quality of work but also noted the invoice overage. Selectboard members responded that the town is obligated to taxpayers and indicated they prefer to hold GGV to the contracted price rather than paying the full invoice amount that was invoiced without prior approval.

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