>Accepting Gifts : A Slippery Slope
I agree with 7:16, it is a slippery slope to be accepting gifts from people/companies whose business is coming before the town for decisions.
Building and fire inspectors have long been prohibited from accepting even the very smallest of gifts from merchants whose businesses they inspect, so that they can’t be accused of accepting something in exchange for a favor, even when such a favor isn’t asked or expected.
Mr. Bolger has done a great deal for this town and it is clearly appreciated. This ordinance has nothing to do with him personally, it is to protect in general.
