Consultant Proposed For Downtown Engagement Process

Newcastle staff recommend authorizing a contract with consultant Lisa Whited to facilitate a series of in-person and online community engagement sessions on downtown development. The proposed engagement is estimated at $11,500 plus travel over roughly two months, billed at $200 per hour with some hours provided pro bono.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$11,500 plus mileage at $0.725/mile; monthly billing at $200/hour with up to 12 hours pro bono

Contract type

CONSULTING

Contract term

Engagement across approximately 8 weeks of community sessions and planning, per proposed schedule

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Newcastle Select Board & Board of Assessors Agenda January 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the consulting contract by Town of Newcastle?

Whited, Lisa was awarded this consulting contract by Town of Newcastle, as recorded on January 26, 2026. The contract value is $11,500 plus mileage at $0.725/mile; monthly billing at $200/hour with up to 12 hours pro bono.

How much is the Whited, Lisa contract with Town of Newcastle worth?

The Whited, Lisa contract with Town of Newcastle is valued at $11,500 plus mileage at $0.725/mile; monthly billing at $200/hour with up to 12 hours pro bono, covering consulting work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Newcastle Select Board & Board of Assessors Agenda January 2026 (Agenda), dated January 26, 2026 from Town of Newcastle. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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