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Ross council confirms nuisance-abatement costs for 61 Shady Lane after contested hearing
Summary
After a contested hearing with the property owner and outside engineers, the council confirmed town expenditures to abate a sinkhole at 61 Shady Lane and authorized a special assessment. The council said causation was a separate civil matter and the only issue before it was reasonableness of the town’s abatement costs.
The Ross Town Council confirmed town expenses associated with abating a sinkhole at 61 Shady Lane and directed staff to record a special assessment after a multi-hour hearing that included testimony from geotechnical and civil engineers.
Public Works Director Rich Simonich summarized the abatement timeline and the town’s expense spreadsheet. He said the town had pursued notice and repair with the property owner since January 2023, issued a notice to repair, obtained a court abatement order in October 2024, and then contracted emergency work to fill and stabilize the hole ahead of a heavy-use holiday.
Property-owner representatives and an outside civil/geotechnical engineer, introduced as Mr. Raines, disputed the town’s characterization of responsibility. Raines…
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