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Special magistrate resets four foreclosure-authorization hearings to Feb. 2
Summary
The special magistrate granted mutually agreed continuances on four foreclosure-authorization matters, with respondents' counsel stipulating to service and the town reporting inspections and steps toward compliance. Liens cited in the record ranged into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Special Magistrate Amity Barnard granted mutually agreed continuances on four separate foreclosure-authorization matters and reset each for Feb. 2, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Town Attorney Jeff Kurtz told the magistrate the town and respondents have inspections to complete and expect the properties to be brought into compliance; counsel for SQ Farms, Reginald Stambaugh, indicated the respondent will file paperwork seeking mitigation if appropriate. "We anticipate that the property will be in compliance," Kurtz said.
The four cases read into the record included liens and fines that have accrued to substantial amounts: a lien totaling $202,218.55 on one property, $239,469 on another, and $354,150 on a third (amounts as stated in the case files). Counsel for the respondents stipulated to service in court and asked that the matters be continued to allow inspections and additional work.
Magistrate Barnard found service legally sufficient where counsel appeared and stipulated, granted the continuances, and said separate orders would be entered for each case. She noted the town may oppose mitigation motions when the cases return, but gave respondents an opportunity to present updated compliance documentation on Feb. 2.
The hearing record shows the town and respondents agreed to coordinate inspections and to file any motions necessary before the reset date. The magistrate closed this portion by reiterating that she would issue individual orders reflecting the granted continuances.
