Town Council meeting 12\/1\/2025 discussing Planning Board appointments, which proposed naming\u00a0John Farrell\u00a0and\u00a0Tony DeFrancesco\u00a0as full-time members. While the proponents argued the nominations fostered a necessary balance of experience and fresh faces, the discussion quickly devolved into a bitter ethical dispute. One council member, Dan Bouchard, vehemently opposed John Farrell’s appointment, accusing him of being complicit in an “illegal” land use tax agreement involving the\u00a0Woodmont\u00a0development that financially short-changed the town. Bouchard demanded that the nominator recuse himself and alleged a pre-planned corruption scheme involving “backdoor deals.” Despite the angry protests, the\u00a0contentious motion\u00a0was voted upon and ultimately passed, concluding the public meeting with highly\u00a0uncivil and personal insults\u00a0hurled between council members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Town Councilors Ron Dunn, Shawn Faber and Ted Combes voted in favor of the motion. Councilor Dan Buchard and Deb Paul were opposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n