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Select Board continues appeal over cattle grates and deer fencing to March 11 after heated public debate
Summary
Owners of a Nonantum Avenue property appealed an HDC decision requiring relocation of fencing and removal of cattle grates; owners said they relied on prior town guidance and cited deer damage, while the HDC said it applied established visibility standards. The Select Board continued the hearing to March 11 for further review.
The Select Board continued to March 11 a public appeal by the Schwartz Family Properties Trust of a Historic District Commission (HDC) decision that conditioned approval of perimeter fencing and cattle grates at a Nonantum Avenue property.
Appellant Kurt (Kirk) Fortin and counsel Ryan Douglas told the Select Board they installed fencing and cattle grates after consulting town permitting contacts and to protect vegetative screening the town had previously required during development. They said deer had destroyed mandated plantings, that they spent significant sums replanting, and that cattle grates and deer fencing were an effective, low‑maintenance solution.…
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