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Methuen council shoots down increase in mayoral powers on contracts

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METHUEN — A bid by Mayor D.J Beauregard aimed at increasing government efficiency through cutting down on City Council oversight failed resoundingly.

The council voted 7-2 on Monday against approving an ordinance, proposed by Beauregard, to raise the dollar limit from $25,000 to $50,000 on contracts not requiring council approval.

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By Teddy Tauscher | ttauscher@eagletribune.com

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