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Franklin County opens hearing on vacating Butler Terrace but takes no final action

Board of Franklin County Commissioners · February 4, 2026
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Summary

County staff described trespassing and property damage on a minimum-maintenance stretch of Butler Terrace and property owners requested vacating 2,000 feet of the road; commissioners opened and closed the hearing and recommended obtaining a written easement before any final vacating action.

FRANKLIN COUNTY — The Board of Franklin County Commissioners on Feb. 4 opened a public hearing to consider vacating 2,000 feet of Butler Terrace but did not adopt any final action, instead urging staff and landowners to secure written access agreements.

County staff said three property owners had asked the county to vacate the stretch of Butler Terrace because of repeated vandalism, theft and trespassing. "I've been approached by 3 property owners in that area who are having…

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