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Council discusses enforcement options for long-running nuisance at 315 Bolton Avenue
Summary
Council members and staff described persistent complaints about a property at 315 Bolton Avenue — abandoned vehicles, people living on site and other violations — and directed staff to document conditions and coordinate with police and legal counsel on next steps.
Council members and town staff described repeated complaints about a property at 315 Bolton Avenue during the April 1 meeting and discussed next steps, including on-site documentation, coordination with the police chief and possible court action.
A council member described the site as an "eyesore" with abandoned vehicles, cars on lifts and people living on the premises. He asked staff to work with Division Chief Robinson and Code Enforcement to document conditions, including possible body-cam footage, and to assemble records for the town’s attorneys. "We can get somebody if you can team up with maybe, Tim Bennett and, Chief Robinson maybe to go down and take a look at that and document it," the council member said.
Staff noted the town previously served papers, attended hearings and obtained court orders prohibiting residency; however, the council was told the occupant at one hearing denied living there and then later admitted residency. A council member suggested pursuing further court remedies, and staff said it would review the procedural options and coordinate with the chief to determine the best next step.
Council members also discussed contacting the railroad regarding encroachment at the rear of the property and noted neighbors are increasingly frustrated at the slow pace of resolution. No demolition or forced entry was authorized at the meeting; staff said additional court orders may be required before more aggressive enforcement actions could proceed.
