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Aberdeen board adopts solicitation ordinance, updates UDO and code to align with state changes
Summary
Police Chief Bridal Chavis presented a solicitation ordinance aimed at reducing panhandling and public‑safety risks; the board also approved UDO and code amendments to update penalties and misdemeanor/infraction classifications to comply with recent General Assembly changes.
At its Sept. 23 meeting the Aberdeen Town Board adopted a new solicitation ordinance and approved related code updates to bring local rules into compliance with recent state legislative changes.
Police Chief Bridal Chavis presented the solicitation ordinance during a public hearing, saying the measure is meant to address aggressive panhandling, public safety hazards and scams. "We have a huge homeless population," the chief said in explaining the ordinance’s focus, and he…
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