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Council Reviews Funding For Shellfish Research Project

Disclosed value: approximately $17,000 for year one of a three-year project; From minutes
Document date: Dec 2, 2025

What it covers

The Town of Freeport continued its previously approved three-year research engagement with the Downeast Institute, funded at approximately $17,000 for year one. Council discussed funding sources and deferred decisions on repurposing the water quality account until an upcoming budget cycle.

Who holds it

Downeast Institute holds this professional services contract with Town of Freeport. Its other public contracts on record include work for Town of Cumberland and Town of Bristol.

What happens next

Term as filed: three-year project (year one previously approved).

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Contract details

Contract type: Professional Services
Amount: approximately $17,000 for year one of a three-year project
Document date: December 2, 2025
Term: three-year project (year one previously approved)
Vendor: Downeast Institute
Agency: Town of Freeport
Source document: Town of Freeport Minutes Town Council Meeting #25-25 2025-12-02 (Minutes)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Town of Freeport?

Downeast Institute was awarded this professional services contract by Town of Freeport, as recorded on December 2, 2025. The contract value is approximately $17,000 for year one of a three-year project.

How much is the Downeast Institute contract with Town of Freeport worth?

The Downeast Institute contract with Town of Freeport is valued at approximately $17,000 for year one of a three-year project, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Freeport Minutes Town Council Meeting #25-25 2025-12-02 (Minutes), dated December 2, 2025 from Town of Freeport. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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