Trouble In The Town Hall

The town hall as a central location feels so quintessentially cozy, but I wonder if it was inspired by real places or purely fictional. What do you think the setting brings to the story's atmosphere?

There was a quieter, more reflective stretch that made the eventual reveal even more satisfying. I'm curious if that was planned or just how the story evolved.

The mix of community relationships and crime creates such a layered narrative. Wondering if the author drew from personal experiences or classic cozy mysteries for this angle.