Resident disputes enforcement after $1,044 notice for security light
James Paxton told the commission he received a posted notice and later a $1,044 enforcement fine over a security light he said he repaired; he said several other seniors reported similar treatment and asked the town to reconsider enforcement practices and communication methods.
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During the public‑comment period, resident James Paxton (47 Ocean Drive) described receiving a notice about a security light after a neighbor complained. Paxton said he installed a new fixture and believed he had fixed the issue but later found a $1,044 fine attached to his property. He told commissioners he had been respectful of neighbors and said the enforcement action felt punitive; Paxton said he would return to explain the matter in more detail at a future meeting.
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