About the study
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The Study
The Village of Chaumont spent more than a year evaluating full consolidation of services with the Town of Lyme. A Committee appointed by the Village Board completed a Dissolution Study and Plan. The Village Board then put the issue of dissolution before voters.
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The Study Team
The Village Board appointed a six-member Study Committee that included both Village and Town representatives. The Village Board also engaged the Center for Governmental Research (CGR) to assist the Committee.
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Timetable
The study began in spring 2011; public forums were held in May and June 2012 on the draft study and plan; and the final report was completed in July. On Nov. 6, 2012, Chaumont voters rejected dissolving the Village 145 – 102.
