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12 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 30, 2000 OLD BUSINESS: Discussion of Use of Legal Resources: (continued) The discussion relative to possible representation was discussed with Perkins and Cole. Their specialty lies in Washington. Perkins and Cole indicated that they would remit a package to the Selectmen of their intent on this matter. If appointed to the position, it would be their intent to work with additional counsel. It was noted that the law firm of Hale and Dorr has been traditionally used for these circumstances. It may not be prudent to turn matters over to new lawyers whose learning curve would be way behind that of Hale and Dorr noted Selectman Leveille who suggested the Board continue to pursue another law firm or at least a lead law firm on this matter. Additional counsel could be utilized for back-up purposes. Selectman Green suggested that Town Counsel be consulted with regards to obtaining a legal ruling on the legality options to determine where the towns stands on this matter, and if this action should be taken. Selectman Green indicated that he is against members of the public taking public funds and using them against an administration process. Selectman Taylor agreed that Town Counsel, Kopelman and Paige should be consulted with regards to the present status of the town. Selectman Leveille added that there is no intent to use the funds against anybody. Selectman Marsters: ...The way I look at it, we have had Hale and Dorr since day one. We keep them in, and if we need Perkins and Cole, we ask them. Selectman Leveille: I agree with that totally. Selectman Green: ...Hale and Dorr...well, the fact is if we go in there, we'd close the door when we sit down and make discussions... Selectman Leveille: Yes, that is very unfortunate, but we have to make decisions on this based on the entire town and what is available to us...