Read what the town officials have said. The answer is clear. I am not going to speak for what they might mean. If you are unsure then ask the town officials. I am not saying anything, the answers are. Read them again. If you still are unsure, ask them. Which is what should be going on anyway.
I would not take anyones word for anything. Check the facts, check the sources, I mean really check them out. Ask, question, verify, confirm.
As I said elsewhere you cannot make up the truth just because you lack the knowledge.