Old Boston Neck Road comprehensive permit dispute
Summary
Attorney Patrick Dougherty warned the town may face litigation over the 500 Old Boston Neck Road affordable housing permit, saying the town missed mandatory deadlines and a certificate of failure to act was demanded March 3. The board declined to enter executive session after he made clear the board itself won't be sued.
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential taxpayer exposure includes attorney's fees under the equal access to justice statute and damages covered by the town's $1 million interlocal trust policy.
The developer gains leverage to move its project forward.
Town taxpayers could bear litigation costs and damages if the missed-deadline claims succeed.
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