Select Board narrowly approves $300,000 in TIF funds for Dow Road–Route 3A intersection after heated debate Attorney Ari Pollock and developer Peter Levine asked the board to use TIF funds for a state-permitted intersection upgrade. After questions about available TIF balances, bidding and precedent, the board approved an amended motion directing an RFP and up to $300,000 in TIF support on a 3–2 vote (Selectwoman Brennan and Colby opposed).

In a nail-biting 3-2 vote, Bow's Select Board has allocated up to $300,000 from TIF funds for crucial intersection upgrades, sparking heated debates about financial implications and future developments.

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Brookfield Select Board discusses new state land‑use laws and options for local response Select Board members debated six state land‑use laws passed this year, expressing concern about perceived loss of local control and discussing strategies — including informational warrant language, legal review and coordinated advocacy — for responding ahead of ordinance changes required by state statute.

Brookfield's Select Board is grappling with new state land-use laws that could strip local governance power—find out how they plan to respond!

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