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At-a-glance: Somersworth council passes winter moratorium amendment, approves tax‑deed hold and several time‑sensitive items
Summary
At Monday’s meeting the council adopted an amended winter moratorium ordinance, voted not to accept tax deeds on two properties, approved a hazard mitigation grant and moved forward with a special‑election request. The council also confirmed several appointments and held first readings on other ordinances.
The Somersworth City Council completed several formal votes Monday night and scheduled hearings or first readings on other measures. Key actions and outcomes are summarized below.
Ordinance adopted — winter excavation moratorium (Ordinance 14‑25): The council adopted Ordinance 14‑25 to amend Chapter 12 (streets and sidewalks) concerning winter excavations, prohibiting excavation in the city’s right‑of‑way from Nov. 15 through April 15 with a city‑manager waiver authority; the ordinance passed on roll call.
Tax deed hold (Resolution 33‑25): The council voted to instruct the tax collector…
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