The complaints alleging retaliation were filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission on Aug. 28, which will conduct an investigation of the allegations in a confidential process that could take up to six months.
Data shows the town missed out on more than $200,000 in state revenue-sharing over the past 3 years while residents received reduced tax exemptions on a host of programs.
Board members said if residents know more about the project, which includes new playing fields, they might be more inclined to approve buying the necessary land.
