CPF regional counsel agreement (tabled)
Summary
The board tabled the agreement hiring Mary Wilson, Esq. as regional CPF counsel after residents questioned the $400/hour fee, travel-time billing for a Florida resident, and why an out-of-state attorney was chosen. It will come back for more discussion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Riverhead's share was about 5.3% of a $400/hour regional counsel contract; costs could touch CPF open space funds.
All five East End towns needing legal advice on CPF matters.
Residents concerned that CPF open space funds could be diverted to regional legal costs.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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