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Planning Board flags empty fire pond and developer defaults at Burt Mill subdivision, considers stop-work and fee options
Summary
Planning Board members told staff they will press for immediate fixes after staff reported an on-site fire pond at the Burt Mill subdivision is dry and other defaults remain; the board asked staff to consult the town attorney about stop-work authority, contingency fees and a possible fire watch while repairs are completed.
The Planning Board raised urgent fire-safety and enforcement concerns after staff reported that an on-site fire pond at the Burt Mill (Hodgepond Road) subdivision lacks usable water and that other subdivision defaults remain unresolved.
Speaker 6 reported that prior stormwater and pathway defaults had been addressed but that two new defaults were identified: a dry fire pond and disturbance of a required buffer on Lot 54. "They have to fix it," Speaker 6 said, adding that the developer must propose how to resolve the defaults before any pending amendment can proceed.
Board members described practical risks to residents. Speaker 3 said residents "would be in trouble" if…
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