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The Board unanimously declined to exercise Holden’s right of first refusal on 13.41 acres on North Street offered for $200,000, citing financial concerns. It also declined the right of first refusal on property on Muschopauge Road and set the Annual Town Meeting for June 8, 2026.
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Holden will not pursue either Chapter 61 property, which allows eligible land to receive tax reductions for agricultural, forestry, or recreational use. The Board cited the Town’s financial situation and competing service needs; approximately $50,000 remained in the preservation fund. The Board also approved the Town Manager’s annual review, including a contractual 3% Fiscal Year 2026 pay increase.
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