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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION ,
November 27, 1995 ri
Present: Selectmen Chairman McSweeney, Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn; Mr. White,
Town Manager, Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk
Litigation
Attorney Peter Epstein explained to the Board that the CATV License Negotiations
. Subcommittee's request of the Board to not extend the December 29 date for fmal formal
negotiations of the license renewal period carries with it some risks that need to be explained
There is great potential for litigation because the procedures followed at the hearings to renew
the license often get challenged in court. Mr. Epstein outlined the various litigation scenarios
that could take place.
The Board thanked Mr. Epstein for advising them of the risks and strategy to be followed
with respect to any litigation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney,
Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa and Mr. Fenn to return to open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Phylli A. Smith
Executive Clerk