West Main Street property conveyance

Post date: Mar 22, 2017 7:57:54 PM

TIME SENSITIVE -- I've asked that the closing be delayed until Board can approve at this meeting.

Request as part of potential sale of property at corner of W. Main and Belden St. Required some research to confirm.

Annual Town Meeting in 1988 authorized discontinuing part of the West Main Street public way (portions of houses were technically within what was defined as the Right of Way). Following the discontinuance, the Board of Selectmen was authorized to convey those portions recently discontinued to abutting landowners for $1.00 each.

Several of these properties transferred following that Town Meeting. This parcel has a corner of yard that is within the discontinued area.

Have reviewed history and proposal with Town Counsel who advised that this is consistent with past practice in the area.

Meeting minutes from 1988 and maps attached. Expecting actual deed document prior to meeting.