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- "I have reviewed the latest draft of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Town, Truro and the CCNS, and I continue to have concerns with respect to the Town's exposure to liability as a result of proceeding further with this matter."
- "[T]he third MOU does not address the significant liability issues that will arise as a result of pursing [sic] this project, and, in my opinion, proceeding in this fashion exposes the Town to significant financial liability."
- "Given the serious financial consequences that may arise as a result of the Town's participation in this project, I recommend that these issues be addressed in the MOU before the Town proceeds any further. "
Four years later, in June 2018, attorney Corbo followed up with a revised opinion based on the scaling down of the Herring River project and new studies regarding its potential impact on private properties: "[T]he steps taken by the Project Proponents have greatly reduced the likelihood that the Town will face significant financial liability" and "the Phase 1 work will not expose the Town to a risk of significant financial liability." He finished with the warning: "Notwithstanding the foregoing, … I suggest that you factor the potential for liability into your decision-making process."
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