Dover-Foxcroft to Seek 3rd Opinion On Petition Request

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DOVER-FOXCROFT - Selectmen voted Monday to obtain a third legal opinion when they found themselves faced with two conflicting opinions on a proposal to amend the town's charter to elect a town manager and town clerk.

Town Attorney Erik Stumpfel believes the proposal to amend the town's charter, as recently petitioned by about 400 residents, is an amendment and should be presented for action at the next municipal election. On the other hand, attorney Richard Flewelling of the Maine Municipal Association, whose opinion was solicited by Stumpfel, believes the proposal constitutes a charter revision. The latter would necessitate the formation of a charter commission.

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Dover-Foxcroft to Seek 3rd Opinion On Petition Request

"I find it interesting we have two different opinions," board Chairman Elwood Edgerly said Monday, before suggesting another opinion ...

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