FYI -- Middleboro Town Counsel

Selectmen's Meeting Minutes:

SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JANUARY 29, 2007


Discussion ensued on the FY08 proposed Law Budget. Selectwoman Brunelle asked the Board’s Secretary to contact Town Counsel to see if he anticipates any additional cases.

Discussion ensued on Town Counsel’s budget of $150/hour.

Upon motion by Selectman Andrews and seconded by Selectman Spataro, the Board
VOTED: To direct the Board’s Secretary to canvas 10 surrounding communities to see what they pay for Town Counsel services.
Unanimous Vote.
http://www.middleborough.com/Selectmen/Minutes/January%20Minutes/January%202007/January%2029,%202007.mht

SELECTMEN’S MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2007


OTHER

Town Counsel’s Budget

Selectman Andrews noted that the Board’s Secretary had provided information regarding costs for Town Counsel from surrounding communities. He said he was satisfied that Middleboro is in line with other towns.

Selectman Bond suggested the Board “google” Benefits of Inhouse Counsel. He said restructuring the way legal services are performed in town could save up to 6-figures.