The town of Wellfleet has voluntarily assumed taxpayer liability for harms caused by non-federal workers, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Friends of Herring River, as documented here:
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Combined Permit §401 Water Quality Certification Amendment
"The Town of Wellfleet shall assume and pay all claims and demands arising in any manner from the non-federal work (by non-federal entities on non-federal land) authorized herein, and shall save harmless and indemnify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its officers, employees, and agents from all claims, audits, damages, costs and expenses incurred by reason thereof."
"To the extent permitted by law, the Town agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FHR and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, demands, damages, claims, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (collectively, "Claims"), to the extent that they arise out of or result, directly or indirectly, from the negligence, misconduct, breach of warranty, representation, or covenant, or any act or omission by the Town or any of its employees in performing the Services."
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