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Scotland selectmen pause blight ordinance changes and back invasive-plant event after resident raises wildlife-damage question

Board of Selectmen · July 23, 2025
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Summary

The board removed wording about trees and plants from a draft blight ordinance and delayed further action after a resident asked how the town would address vegetation damaged by wildlife; the board also supported a Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group event and volunteer 'walk and cut.'

The Scotland Board of Selectmen agreed July 23 to remove a provision about trees, shrubs, hedges, grass and plants from a draft blight ordinance and continue review at a future meeting after questions from residents.

During the audience-with-citizens segment, resident Jennifer Nelson asked how the town will control trees and other vegetation…

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