7/20/2026 Town Council meeting captures a contentious public meeting where a town manager, Shaun Mulholland, and certain council members demand the immediate release of a completed investigation report. The manager argues that maintaining indefinite secrecy regarding the findings—which he was told were finished—harms the government’s credibility and leaves his professional reputation in limbo. He emphasizes that while privacy protections for witnesses are necessary, the public is entitled to know the final disposition of the allegations under transparency laws. The debate highlights a deep divide within the council, as councilors Deb Paul and Dan Bouchard push for formal disclosure and a breakdown of investigative costs, while councilors Ted Combes, Ron Dunn, and Shawn Faber, insist on withholding the information. Ultimately, the source illustrates a conflict between administrative confidentiality and the democratic necessity for accountable, open government.