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Council renews special‑magistrate contract amid council concerns about enforcement outcomes

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Council renewed its special‑magistrate contract after debate about case continuances, fee recovery and the magistrate’s role; staff will review administrative fee schedules and report back on possible council guidance to limit excessive fine reductions.

The council approved a contract extension with its special magistrate (contract renewal passed 5‑0) after public comment and an extended council exchange about enforcement outcomes and fee reductions in code enforcement cases.

Town staff and the magistrate’s representative said the magistrate is an…

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