What: the town's planned purchase of the Randall Meadow property, funded by a $2 million CDBG grant and $4.3 million of voter-authorized borrowing (figures from public comment on 2026-10-06).
Where it stands: not yet purchased. Environmental borings were to start within about a week of 2026-10-22; the state expects the property to be conveyed by year end.
Next: a market study presentation by Stanley Wasson is possible on 2026-11-05.
Details
On 2026-10-06 the Board approved the CVEDC regional priority project list including Randall Meadow, which shows a funding gap of just over $2 million (unanimous; Clapp recused; Schneider/Sabin).