BELLOWS FALLS — Negotiations continue between the Selectboard and TransCanada, the company that operates the hydroelectric dam in Bellows Falls, but Village Trustees say they have been refused participation in the process.
Village Trustee Stefan Golec said he asked the Selectboard why Trustees were not invited, and was told there was a concern that “new people” brought into the discussions at this point would upset negotiations.
With budget crunches across the boards, village resident Mary Barber voiced concerns that it was important that Village Trustees be included in any future negotiations.
“You have every right to be at the table, if only to observe,” Barber urged.
Golec agreed but said he didn't think that would happen this time around.