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Lakeville Agricultural Commission to draft 'right to farm' language and consult selectmen, board of health
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Summary
Commission agreed to draft versions of a local 'right to farm' statement — one matching state language and another adding options such as signage or realtor disclosure forms — and to send drafts to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health for input.
The Lakeville Agricultural Commission agreed to resume work on a local right‑to‑farm statement and to seek input from the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health before finalizing any language.
Commissioners discussed whether to adopt the state law language as written or to adjust it with local additions. One member cautioned that repeatedly changing the language had previously stalled progress, and members said they did not want local edits to reintroduce complications. The group agreed to prepare two draft approaches: one directly adopting state language and another that would include additional options such as signage at town lines or a realtor disclosure form for property buyers.
The commission directed a member to draft email copies of the proposals and forward the drafts to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health for comment. Members said they would review the drafts at the next commission meeting.
