Appellant disputes Wallingford health notice of violation; hearing record to close, decision due within 90 days

Lila Bellemare appealed a notice of violation issued Feb. 14, 2025, by the Town of Wallingford Department of Public Health, arguing at an administrative hearing on April 2 that she did not operate a public business at the address cited and that online booking listings reflected her work as a brand ambassador, not active client bookings.

The hearing officer opened the proceeding, entered exhibits into the record supplied by the Department of Public Health and the Town of Wallingford Health Department, and swore witnesses. The hearing officer said the town health department carried the burden to prove the notice of violation was properly issued.

The Town of Wallingford’s staff said the department met with Bellemare in December after she sought a local permit and that plan review and permitting remained incomplete. Michael Hughes, identified by the hearing officer as representing the Town of Wallingford Health Department, said the department received a complaint alleging Bellemare was providing services and…