Chapter 61A Parcel Right of First Refusal

At a glance

• What: The Town's right of first refusal on a roughly 60,000-square-foot residential lot (Parcel R23-25) leaving Chapter 61A.
• Where it stands: On June 29 the Board declined to exercise it (Selectman Grigg/Vice-Chair Viner); all five yes.
• Next: None.

2026-06-29 - Board of Selectmen

• Notices went to the Town, State Forester, Conservation Commission and Planning Board; the Planning Board and Conservation Commission did not recommend acquisition. Town Administrator Bridges said it is not next to Town land and not needed for a municipal purpose.
• Attorney Phil Stoddard confirmed the intended use is a house lot and back taxes are paid.

Sources

• Select Board minutes, June 29, 2026 (approved September 14, 2026): https://www.spencerma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-393

Log

• 2026-06-29 - Board declined right of first refusal, 5-0.