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BOARD OF SELECTMEN`
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MINUTES
September 9, 1998
Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, Selectmen Maliana and Robinson
John D'Agostino, Town Manager
Attorney Joseph Dalton
The purpose of this executive session was to discuss the case Morse v. Town of
Mansfield, in which the jury awarded Mr. Morse $289,000 + interest, a total of
approximately $500,000, for a 3.8 acre parcel of land the Town previously paid $40,000
for. When determining the value of the lot, Mr. Morse considered the land as a well
source, while the Town considered it as a house lot.
Attorney Dalton suggested the Town appeal the decision stating Mr. Morse's attorney
was able to review the Town's report on the case for approximately one and one -half
years, while the Town only had ten days to review his side. The cost of legal fees to
appeal the case would be approximately $15,000.
Motion: That we file an appeal and make provisions to meet with Richard Morse
and his attorney, making it clear that we will have our attorney present
also.
( Mahana- Robinson) All in favor. Passes.
8 :00 PM Adjourn to Open Session
Motion: To go out of executive session.
Selectman Robinson
Aye.
Selectman Mahana
Aye.
Clerk McCarter
Aye.
Chairman Madan
Aye.
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