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Council debates tougher penalties for commercial bill‑posting; committee to refine language
Summary
City attorney told the legislative committee the proposed amendment would keep a $50 penalty for noncommercial postings but raise the fine for commercial postings to $200; committee asked for clarifications and agreed to collect suggested changes before a public hearing.
West Haven’s legislative committee discussed a proposed change to the city’s rules on posting bills and advertising on city structures and utility poles, with an emphasis on discouraging commercial placards.
Attorney Paul Dorsey told the committee the update would retain the current $50 maximum fine for noncommercial postings such as lost‑pet notices but increase the fine to $200 for commercial postings—advertisements placed on…
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