Town Charter:
5 7.01. All contracts for the erection of public improvements and buildings
within the jurisdiction of the town where the estimated cost thereof exceeds three thousand dollars, and in all cases where practicable, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, all things considered, and the party to whom any contract is let shall give bond as the council may require, but in no event shall any contract be let to any member of the town council, nor shall any member have any interest in such contract. (1 954, c. 240; 1968, c. 173)
The most recent application of this section of the Town Charter would have been the Aquatic Center. However, I am sure there are other projects that meet the above criteria.
The purpose of the criteria is to prohibit any misuse of taxpayer funds by way of deals arranged by the Council Members where a perceived conflict of interest would exist.
Just something to be thinking about. Sorry, but I'm still tied up on some big projects and don't have much time to offer more. Here's hoping some of you pick up the ball and run with it:)