Future of the Town Attorney Position
Summary
The town's top legal job is in transition. The Council decided to recruit a new full-time in-house attorney rather than rely solely on outside counsel, with contract attorneys covering the gap in the meantime. The choice affects how the town handles legal advice, contracts, and litigation costs.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Interim contract attorney services will carry costs until a permanent hire is made; the budget impact of the recruitment itself wasn't disclosed.
Residents ultimately get stable, in-house legal counsel for the town's decisions and litigation.
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