The Town is seeking the Town Counsel Services experienced in the following matters: A. General Municipal Law, established under Massachusetts General Law and case law; B. Municipal finance; C. Municipal labor and employment disputes, labor negotiations, D. Town bylaws and regulations; E. Open Meeting, public record, executive session, conflicts of interest law; F. Zoning and land use issues; G. Real estate issues: acquisitions, sales, eminent domain, easements, leases, tax takings; licenses; conservation and agricultural restrictions; right-of-first refusal; H. Town Meeting: Drafting and review of warrant articles and motions, advice on issues before and at Town Meeting; I. Drafting and monitoring special legislation; J. Public bidding, public construction, and municipal procurement issues including lease purchasing of equipment and contract approval; K. Affordable Housing; MGL. C. 40B; MGL c. 44, s. 55C (Municipal Housing Trusts) L. Subdivision control law; M. Community Preservation Act; N. Wetlands regulations; O. Environmental issues; P. Elections law and procedures; Q. Licensing; R. Representation of the Town in all courts, including appellate level, and administrative agencies and other litigation; S. Appellate Tax Board matters; T. Property and Liability claims against Town; U. Effective collaboration with other counsel representing the Town...
