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Council adopts change allowing first‑class mail for community preservation notices, ordinance effective immediately

3175941 · March 25, 2025
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Summary

Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 22936 amending Chapter 42 to permit first‑class mail as an option for notice of violation under the Community Preservation Ordinance; staff said first‑class mail reduces costs and improves resident response while certified mail remains available when proof of receipt is needed.

The Town Council on March 25 unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 22936, amending language in Chapter 42 (Offenses and Abatement of Public Nuisances), Article 8, Division 2 (Community Preservation Ordinance), Part 3 (Administration and Enforcement) to add first‑class mail as an authorized method for delivering notices of violation.

Ava, a town staff member who has overseen Community Preservation implementation, told the council the Community Preservation Ordinance has…

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