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Proposed blight ordinance defeated by Scotland voters, 21–15
Town of Scotland Board of Selectmen · October 7, 2025
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Summary
A proposed blight ordinance intended to discourage property deterioration and enable local enforcement was defeated 21–15 after debate over scope, P&Z authority, appeals and enforcement mechanisms.
A proposed blight ordinance was defeated at Scotland’s Special Town Meeting on Oct. 7 after a vote of 21–15. The measure, introduced by Jennifer Nelson and seconded by Charleen Perry, was presented as a local tool to deter property deterioration and to give the town stronger enforcement options than state statutory standards.
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