The Town may acquire real, personal or mixed property for any
public purpose by purchase, gift, bequest, devise, lease, condemnation
or otherwise and may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any property
belonging to the Town. All municipal property, funds and franchises
of every kind belonging to or in the possession of the Town, by whatever
prior name known, at the time this Charter becomes effective are vested
in the Town, subject to the terms and conditions thereof.
[Amended 10-11-2005]
The Town shall have the power to condemn property of any kind,
or interest therein or franchise connected therewith, in fee or as
an easement, within the corporate limits of the Town for any public
purpose. Any activity, project or improvement authorized by the provisions
of this Charter or any other state law applicable to the Town shall
be deemed to be a public purpose. The manner of procedure in case
of any condemnation proceeding shall in accordance with state law.
The Town shall have the power to acquire, to obtain by lease
or rent, to purchase, to construct, to operate and to maintain all
buildings and structures it deems necessary for the operation of the
Town government.
The Town shall have the power to do whatever may be necessary
to protect Town property and to keep all Town property in good condition.
