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Resident urges tougher rules and enforcement for door-to-door solicitors in Gardner
Summary
A first-time speaker asked the council to reinstate permits, require badges and stronger enforcement for solicitors; city staff said many of her suggestions could be explored and staff will report back.
Ashley Montgomery, a Gardner resident, told the council she and neighbors are frustrated by solicitors who ignore posted “no soliciting” signs, visit outside permitted hours and sometimes use deceptive practices. She asked the city to consider reinstating a permit system and city-issued badges, improving reporting and enforcement, imposing escalating penalties for repeat violators, and distributing standardized no-soliciting signs to residents.
Montgomery said she was speaking on behalf…
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