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Transparency an issue in Southbury First Selectman race

Each of the men seeking to lead Southbury for the next two years has a list of top concerns they'd like to address.  Incumbent Republican Jeff Manville is seeking a 4th term.  He's being challenged by Democrat John Diehl. 

Manville says he wants to continue the financial stability that's been achieved during his previous terms.  He also sees Southbury’s Plan of Conservation and Development as a guide for future growth and development.  Diehl says he wants to focus on better transparency in government and on economic development. 

One of the big issues in the race is the Edgewood pool. 

Diehl accused Manville of lack of transparency, Manville believes Diehl doesn’t understand how local government works.  The PVC lining of of the pool at Ballantine Park needed to be repaired in 2017, but then other issues were discovered, raising cost estimates.  The Board of Selectmen went into executive session about buying the Edgewood Bath and Tennis Club in Middlebury because of its pool. They hired an engineer to do environmental study which determined the property has soil contamination.

Last October it was decided not to pursue the Edgewood property.  Last month the Board continued reviewing plans to upgrade the pool at Ballantine Park.  Diehl expressed concern about the $40,000 for the study, Manville says that money came out of a professional services line item.

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