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February 24, 2014 11:04 PM

YORK, Maine The issue of ownership of Yorks beaches attracted a roomful of residents and media Monday night, but the Board of Selectmen deferred discussing action until it meets with the town attorney at the boards next meeting on March 10.

The meeting to address Chairman Ron Nowells assertion that the only way to protect Yorks beaches from private interests is for the town to buy them, may or may not be in a closed session, according to comments made by two of the board members.

Selectman Torbert Macdonald said meeting in executive session is allowed under the states Right to Know law for the purpose of property acquisition, while Nowell disagreed, saying he didnt believe it was a reason for meeting behind closed doors.

Macdonald said, I would say the situation were in ... the more we talk in public ... the more we undercut our own competitive position.

Other selectmen were upset with Nowell for attracting media attention with his comments to buy the beach, prior to bringing the issue to them in a public meeting.

Were starting to govern again by newspaper articles and television cameras, Selectwoman Mary Andrews said.

Guilty on all counts, Nowell said.

Selectwoman Kinley Gregg said she didnt know why Nowell would make inflammatory comments.

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